Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 III
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony RX100 III
ZS200 | RX100 III | |||
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Released | February 2018 | May 2014 | Fresher by 46 months | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 1229k | Crisper screen (+11k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Panasonic ZS200
RX100 III | ZS200 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX100 III
ZS200 | RX100 III | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Examine the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony RX100 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and RX100 III is 86 and 89 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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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 |