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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS200
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic ZS100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") boast totally different sensor size.

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The FZ200 was introduced 4 years earlier than the ZS100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ200 scores vs the ZS100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic ZS100

 FZ200 ZS100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic FZ200

 ZS100 FZ200 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2012More modern by 42 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS100

 FZ200 ZS100 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ200 versus the ZS100.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and ZS100 is 65 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and ZS100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ200 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS100 will produce more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
64
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography details
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588 grams)
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
lighter than others in class (312g)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS100
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (540 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
67
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography information
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good battery (540 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (588 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than others in class (312 grams)
has focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS100
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manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging information
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really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588g)
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (312 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-18 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 9.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588g (1.30 pounds) 312g (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 70
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 12.5
DXO Low light score 114 559
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $700