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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the FZ200 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ200 was introduced 3 years after the ZS1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ200 matches up versus the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic ZS1

 FZ200 ZS1 
ReleasedJuly 2012May 2009Newer by 39 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic FZ200

 ZS1 FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS1

 FZ200 ZS1 
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ200 versus the ZS1.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and ZS1 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and ZS1.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ200 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ200 will offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FZ200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS1
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has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
25
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery life (540 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
55
good battery life (540 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (229g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (540 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
63
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-18 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 gr (1.30 pounds) 229 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $499 $0