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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W560

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS100
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony W560, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and W560 (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and W560 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was introduced 7 years later than the W560 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS200 grades against the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony W560

 ZS200 W560 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2011More recent by 87 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Panasonic ZS200

 W560 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony W560

 ZS200 W560 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 has exterior 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) whilst the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS200 compared to the W560.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and W560 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and W560.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger ZS200 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography information
Sony W560 Portrait photography information
65
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS200
Street photography with Sony W560
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography highlights
Sony W560 Sports photography highlights
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
good battery life (370 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography information
Sony W560 Travel photography information
76
good battery life (370 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography details
Sony W560 Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
good battery life (370 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
42
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony W560
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Other name Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2018-02-13 2011-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $800 $139