Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 V
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost 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 Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released October 2016
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 IV
- Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 V Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS200 was unveiled 17 months after the RX100 V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS200 grades versus the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony RX100 V
ZS200 | RX100 V | |||
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Released | February 2018 | October 2016 | More modern by 17 months | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 1229k | Clearer display (+11k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Panasonic ZS200
RX100 V | ZS200 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX100 V
ZS200 | RX100 V | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 features external 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 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS200 and the RX100 V.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and RX100 V is 86 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and RX100 V.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher ZS200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Alternative name | Lumix DC-TZ200 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-02-13 | 2016-10-06 |
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 | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias 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 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,240 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dot | 2,359 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 | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 340 grams (0.75 pounds) | 299 grams (0.66 pounds) |
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 rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 220 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | 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 | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $800 | $998 |