Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100 Comparison

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Panasonic ZS200

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) MOS Sensor

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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS200 with its predecessor, the Panasonic ZS100, list out what is new, its advantages over its older sibling and finally try to conclude if the ZS200 is a worthy upgrade to the ZS100. Panasonic ZS200 was introduced to the market in February 2018 and Panasonic ZS100 was launched in January 2016 so it will be interesting to see how much difference this 25 months between the two cameras make.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS100 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-02-13

20MP - 1″ MOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80 - 25600)

24-360 mm F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

2330k dot Electronic viewfinder

10.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

340g. 111 x 66 x 45 mm

Also known as Lumix DC-TZ200

Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Compare

Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-01-05

20MP - 1″ MOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80 - 25600)

25-250 mm F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

1166k dot Electronic viewfinder

9.9fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

312g. 111 x 65 x 44 mm

Also known as Lumix DMC-TZ100

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS100 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100

Viewfinder Magnif.	0.53x vs 0.46x	Larger Viewfinder
LCD Resolution	1.240k dots vs 1.040k dots	19% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 9.9fps	0.1 fps faster
Battery Life	370 shots vs 300 shots	70 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 25mm	1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	360mm vs 250mm	110 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	15x vs 10x	more flexible focal coverage
Viewfinder Resolution	2330k dot vs 1166k dot	99% higher resolution
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Focus Bracketing	Yes vs No	Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking	Yes vs No	Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field

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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 over Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

Tiltable Flash	Yes vs No	Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
Weight	312 g vs 340 g	28 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide	2.80 vs 3.30	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	5.90 vs 6.40	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	8.0m vs 6.8m	1.2m longer range

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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	20 MP vs 20 MP	Bigger prints and more details
Max Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 9.9fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele	360mm vs 250mm	Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
4K Photo Mode	Yes vs Yes	Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Post Focus Mode	Yes vs Yes	Change focus point after taking a shot
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele	6.40 vs 5.90	Slow lenses at tele

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS100 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS200 has external dimensions of 111 x 66 x 45 mm (4.37 x 2.6 x 1.77″) and weighs 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic ZS100 has external dimensions of 111 x 65 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.73″) and weighs 312 g (0.69 lb / 11.01 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS200 and the Panasonic ZS100.

Comparison image of the Panasonic ZS200 and the Panasonic ZS100 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS100.

Comparison image of the Panasonic ZS200 and the Panasonic ZS100 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS100.

Top View Comparison image of the Panasonic ZS200 and the Panasonic ZS100 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic ZS100 is 28g lighter than the Panasonic ZS200 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

ZS200

ZS100

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 (Lumix DC-TZ200) nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS100's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100: Sensor Comparison

Both Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS100 have 1″ sized 20.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the ZS200 and ZS100 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS100 Cameras

Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS100 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 features a 24-360 mm F3.3-6.4 15x zoom lens whereas Panasonic ZS100 features a 25-250 mm F2.8-5.9 10x zoom lens.

Panasonic ZS200 has 1mm wider coverage than the Panasonic ZS100. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Panasonic ZS100 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Panasonic ZS200 has 110mm longer reach than the Panasonic ZS100. However, with a max aperture of f5.90, Panasonic ZS100 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

ZS200

ZS100

Widest - Sony ZV-1 II

Average

Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

ZS200

ZS100

Longest - Panasonic ZS200

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

ZS200

ZS100

Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

ZS200

ZS100

Fastest - Panasonic LX10

Average

What types of Photography are Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS100 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS100 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic ZS200 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic ZS100 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic ZS200 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Panasonic ZS100 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Panasonic ZS200 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic ZS100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
360 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.40
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.9fps
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
250 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Panasonic ZS200 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic ZS100 for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
15.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
340g
Body Thickness 45mm
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
10.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
312g
Body Thickness 44mm
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Panasonic ZS200 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic ZS100 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS100, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS100 scores compare:

Panasonic ZS200

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #22 out of 64 in Large Sensor Compact cameras
Ranked #248 out of 1275 in all Cameras

Panasonic ZS100

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #25 out of 64 in Large Sensor Compact cameras
Ranked #264 out of 1275 in all Cameras

Panasonic ZS200 has a higher Overall Score than the Panasonic ZS100 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200	Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Brand	Panasonic	Panasonic
Announced	2018-02-13	2016-01-05
Body Type	Large Sensor Compact	Large Sensor Compact
Sensor
Type	MOS	MOS
Size	1″	1″
Dimensions	13.2 x 8.8 mm	13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area	116.16mm²	116.16mm²
Megapixels	20 megapixels	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	5472 x 3648	5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	25600 ISO	25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	80 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	49	49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-360 mm (15x)	25-250 mm (10x)
Max Aperture	F3.3-6.4	F2.8-5.9
Macro Focus Range	5cm	5cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	1,240k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	2,330k dots	1,166k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.53x	0.46x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter	1/16000s	1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	6.80 m (at Auto ISO)	8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	9.9 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	3840 x 2160
Video Formats	MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264	MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	340g	312g
Dimensions	111 x 66 x 45mm	111 x 65 x 44mm
Battery Life	370 shots	300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	70
DxO Color Depth	not tested	22.8
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	12.5
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	559
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