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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
86 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Refreshed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1").

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The ZS200 was introduced 3 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS200 grades versus the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 ZS200 ZV-1 
Display resolution1240k922kSharper display (+318k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Panasonic ZS200

		

		

			
 ZV-1 ZS200 
AnnouncedMay 2020February 2018More modern by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 ZS200 ZV-1 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with exterior 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) and the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 compared to the ZV-1.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and ZV-1 is 86 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and ZV-1.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should factor the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged ZS200 will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
65
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 features face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 external flash not possible
73
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 includes face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography info
Sony ZV-1 Street photography info
77
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 has touch to focus
 screen does not articulate
85
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 exports RAW files
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic ZS200 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
70
 excellent zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 features tracking focus
 good battery (370 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
71
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 includes tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography info
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography info
76
 good battery (370 shots)
 supports bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 MP count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (360mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
81
 lighter than competition in class (294g)
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 resolution is good (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
69
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 good battery (370 per charge)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 exports RAW files
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery power (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging features
35
 relatively wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone jack
86
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone socket
 lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony ZV-1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony ZV-1
Also called Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-02-13 2020-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW photos    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options 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, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 340g (0.75 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $800 $750