Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1F
Portability
86 Imaging
54 Features
66 Overall
58
86 Imaging
54 Features
66 Overall
58
Portability
89 Imaging
57 Features
70 Overall
62
89 Imaging
57 Features
70 Overall
62
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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 resolution | 1240k |  | 922k | Sharper display (+318k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1F over the Panasonic ZS200
| ZV-1F | ZS200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2022 |  | February 2018 | Fresher by 56 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony ZV-1F
| ZS200 | ZV-1F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography factors
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lacks RAW support
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Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
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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Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography highlights
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
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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Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography advice
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)
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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Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Landscape photography camera
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)
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
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Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging details
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging details
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
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
| Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony 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 |
