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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
86 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89 Imaging
57 Features
70 Overall
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1F 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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS100
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2022
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1").

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The ZS200 was announced 5 years earlier than the ZV-1F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS200 scores vs the ZV-1F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

		

		

			
 ZS200 ZV-1F 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Display resolution1240k922kSharper display (+318k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 ZV-1F ZS200 
RevealedOctober 2022February 2018Fresher by 56 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 ZS200 ZV-1F 
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 provides external dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1F has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS200 against the ZV-1F.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and ZV-1F is 86 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and ZV-1F.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The older ZS200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography factors
65
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 features face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
58
 MP count good (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 has face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
 Sony ZV-1F as a Street photography camera
77
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 screen does not articulate
74
 screen articulates
 nice sensor size (1")
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than average (256 grams)
 no image stabilization
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography highlights
70
 great zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 features tracking focus
 great battery pack (370 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
61
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (16.0 fps)
 MP count good (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 has tracking focus
 good battery (360 CIPA)
 fixed focal length (20mm)
 no image stabilization
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography advice
76
 great battery pack (370 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (360mm)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
87
 good battery (360 CIPA)
 lighter than average (256g)
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 MP count good (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 good max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1F as a Landscape photography camera
69
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports RAW formats
 great battery pack (370 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
 good max aperture (f2)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 MP count good (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 good battery (360 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (20mm)
 no image stabilization
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging details
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging details
35
 rather wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone socket
82
 good max aperture (f2)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 has face detect focusing
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic jack
 lighter than average (256g)
 no image stabilization
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony ZV-1F
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony ZV-1F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony ZV-1F
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-13 2022-10-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 20mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 16.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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    
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
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 340 gr (0.75 pounds) 256 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
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 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Retail price $800 $499