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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS100
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1").

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The ZS200 was unveiled 17 months before the RX100 VII making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS200 scores vs the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony RX100 VII

 ZS200 RX100 VII 
Display resolution1240k921kSharper display (+319k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Panasonic ZS200

 RX100 VII ZS200 
ReleasedJuly 2019February 2018Newer by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX100 VII

 ZS200 RX100 VII 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS200 vs the RX100 VII.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and RX100 VII is 86 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and RX100 VII.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged ZS200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography details
65
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
67
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography info
Sony RX100 VII Street photography info
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
no moving screen
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (302g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS200
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VII
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (370 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
71
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
low battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography info
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography info
76
good battery pack (370 shots)
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
77
lighter than competition (302 grams)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
low battery power (260 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS200
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VII
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
81
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
lighter than competition (302 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX100 VII
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-02-13 2019-07-25
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 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
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,240k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 5.90 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 -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 pounds) 302g (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 418
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 260 pictures
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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $800 $1,298