Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II
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![Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS200/Panasonic-ZS200-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs
(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
(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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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony ZV-1 Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony ZV-1 II
ZS200 | ZV-1 II | |||
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Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+318k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Panasonic ZS200
ZV-1 II | ZS200 | |||
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Revealed | May 2023 | ![]() | February 2018 | More recent by 64 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony ZV-1 II
ZS200 | ZV-1 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS200-vs-Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS200-vs-Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS200-vs-Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS200-vs-Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony ZV-1 Mark II | |
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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 |