Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VA
Portability
86 Imaging
54 Features
66 Overall
58
86 Imaging
54 Features
66 Overall
58
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Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
63
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
63
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
(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
- Released February 2018
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS100
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released July 2018
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Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1").
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Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS200 scores against the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony RX100 VA
| ZS200 | RX100 VA | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1240k |  | 1229k | Clearer display (+11k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Panasonic ZS200
| RX100 VA | ZS200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX100 VA
| ZS200 | RX100 VA | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2018 |  | July 2018 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 has exterior 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) while the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VA in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ZS200 against the RX100 VA.
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Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and RX100 VA is 86 and 89 respectively.
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and RX100 VA.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography factors
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Sony RX100 VA Street photography advice
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (299g)
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Panasonic ZS200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Sports photography camera
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
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Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography features
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography features
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
has bluetooth
features touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than average (299g)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (220 shots)
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Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography information
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging information
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging information
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (299g)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
| Also called as | Lumix DC-TZ200 | - |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2018-02-13 | 2018-07-13 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 80 | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 315 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/1.8-2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,240 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.59x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 24.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 340 gr (0.75 lb) | 299 gr (0.66 lb) |
| Physical 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 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photographs | 220 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $800 | $998 |
