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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II 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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS100
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Replaced the Sony ZV-1
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1").

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The ZS200 was revealed 6 years earlier than the ZV-1 II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS200 grades against the ZV-1 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony ZV-1 II

 ZS200 ZV-1 II 
Display resolution1240k922kCrisper display (+318k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Panasonic ZS200

 ZV-1 II ZS200 
RevealedMay 2023February 2018More recent by 64 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony ZV-1 II

 ZS200 ZV-1 II 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 has got outer measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 II has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") having a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony ZV-1 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS200 against the ZV-1 II.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and ZV-1 II is 86 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and ZV-1 II.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The older ZS200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography advice
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1 II Street photography factors
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
80
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than average in class (292 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography highlights
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
66
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Travel photography camera
76
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
81
lighter than average in class (292g)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
rather wide (18mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography advice
70
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
manual focus
rather wide (18mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging features
35
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
82
rather wide (18mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
lighter than average in class (292 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony ZV-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-13 2023-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/100s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 340g (0.75 lbs) 292g (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $800 $899