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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 II
  • New Model is Sony RX100 IV
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1").

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The ZS200 was announced 3 years later than the RX100 III and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS200 grades versus the RX100 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony RX100 III

 ZS200 RX100 III 
ReleasedFebruary 2018May 2014Fresher by 46 months
Screen resolution1240k1229kCrisper screen (+11k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Panasonic ZS200

 RX100 III ZS200 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX100 III

 ZS200 RX100 III 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 has physical measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS200 vs the RX100 III.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and RX100 III is 86 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and RX100 III.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent ZS200 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Portrait photography camera
65
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
64
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography advice
Sony RX100 III Street photography advice
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (290g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography info
Sony RX100 III Sports photography info
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (370 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Travel photography camera
76
great battery (370 shots)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
85
lighter than competition in class (290 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography information
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
great battery (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 III Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (290 grams)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX100 III
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-13 2014-05-15
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lb) 290 gr (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 495
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 320 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $800 $748