Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 IV
86 Imaging
54 Features
66 Overall
58
89 Imaging
52 Features
79 Overall
62
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced June 2015
- Superseded the Sony RX100 III
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 V
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS200 was announced 2 years later than the RX100 IV and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS200 scores vs the RX100 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony RX100 IV
ZS200 | RX100 IV | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | February 2018 | June 2015 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 1229k | Clearer screen (+11k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Panasonic ZS200
RX100 IV | ZS200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX100 IV
ZS200 | RX100 IV | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX100 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS200 and the RX100 IV.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and RX100 IV is 86 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and RX100 IV.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent ZS200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Alternate name | Lumix DC-TZ200 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-02-13 | 2015-06-10 |
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 dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,240k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 16.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 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 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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) | 298 gr (0.66 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 Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 280 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $800 | $898 |