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 Sony RX100 IV 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). Sony RX100 IV has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61″) and weighs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS200 and the Sony RX100 IV. Sony RX100 IV is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 4mm thinner than Panasonic ZS200.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX100 IV.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX100 IV.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony RX100 IV is 42g lighter than the Panasonic ZS200 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 (Lumix DC-TZ200) nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV 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 Sony RX100 IV's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony RX100 IV features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Panasonic ZS200 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to RX100 IV.