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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX150

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX150, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly close but the ZS200 (1") and WX150 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was launched 6 years later than the WX150 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS200 grades against the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony WX150

 ZS200 WX150 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2012More recent by 73 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1240k461kSharper display (+779k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic ZS200

 WX150 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony WX150

 ZS200 WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys physical 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 WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS200 and the WX150.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and WX150 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and WX150.

All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
38
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS200
Sports photography with Sony WX150
70
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (370 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS200
Travel photography with Sony WX150
76
good battery power (370 per charge)
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (133g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography information
Sony WX150 Landscape photography information
69
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
good battery power (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging details
Sony WX150 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony WX150
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Other name Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-02-13 2012-02-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340g (0.75 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $800 $300