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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
86 Imaging
54 Features
66 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78 Imaging
76 Features
65 Overall
71

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS100
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Old Model is Sony RX1R
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the ZS200 (1") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was released 2 years after the RX1R II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS200 grades versus the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony RX1R II

		

		

			
 ZS200 RX1R II 
LaunchedFebruary 2018October 2015More modern by 29 months
Screen resolution1240k1229kClearer screen (+11k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Panasonic ZS200

		

		

			
 RX1R II ZS200 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX1R II

		

		

			
 ZS200 RX1R II 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony RX1R II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS200 against the RX1R II.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and RX1R II is 86 and 78 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and RX1R II.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R II will offer more detail as a result of its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony RX1R II as a Portrait photography camera
65
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 has face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 external flash not possible
85
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
 megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 features face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography info
Sony RX1R II Street photography info
77
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 saves RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 no articulating screen
73
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than competition in class (507g)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography factors
Sony RX1R II Sports photography factors
70
 long zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 has tracking focus
 great battery (370 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
63
 megapixel count excellent (42MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 supports phase detect AF
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography info
Sony RX1R II Travel photography info
76
 great battery (370 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 resolution is good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (360mm)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
59
 megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery (220 shots)
 heavier than competition in class (507 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography details
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography details
70
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 saves RAW formats
 great battery (370 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
 focusing manually
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 megapixel count excellent (42MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery (220 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging information
Sony RX1R II Vlogging information
35
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone jack
34
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 features face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with mic port
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than competition in class (507g)
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX1R II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-13 2015-10-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine BIONZ X
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 42MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 14cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,240k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lbs) 507 grams (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $800 $3,300