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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W810

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W810 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
  • Launched February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS100
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W810 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W810, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly close but the ZS200 (1") and W810 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was launched 4 years later than the W810 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS200 scores vs the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony W810

 ZS200 W810 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2014More recent by 50 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic ZS200

 W810 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony W810

 ZS200 W810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 features outside dimensions 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 W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZS200 vs the W810.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and W810 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and W810.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The ZS200 offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more modern ZS200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography features
Sony W810 Portrait photography features
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography highlights
Sony W810 Street photography highlights
77
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS200
Sports photography with Sony W810
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (370 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography factors
Sony W810 Travel photography factors
76
good battery power (370 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography advice
Sony W810 Landscape photography advice
69
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
good battery power (370 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
41
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
32
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony W810
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2018-02-13 2014-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
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 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,240k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
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 / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lb) 111 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 200 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $800 $100