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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX220

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS100
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony WX220, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively close but the ZS200 (1") and WX220 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was launched 4 years after the WX220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS200 scores versus the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony WX220

 ZS200 WX220 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2014Newer by 49 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution1240k460kSharper screen (+780k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Panasonic ZS200

 WX220 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony WX220

 ZS200 WX220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 offers outer 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 WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS200 versus the WX220.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and WX220 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and WX220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS200 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography information
Sony WX220 Portrait photography information
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
37
resolution is good (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography factors
Sony WX220 Sports photography factors
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
good battery (370 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS200
Travel photography with Sony WX220
76
good battery (370 per charge)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX220 Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
44
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
Vlogging with Sony WX220
35
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony WX220
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2018-02-13 2014-02-12
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photos 210 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $800 $198