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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

Lumix DC-TZ200

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Large Sensor Compact camera. Announced on Feb. 13, 2018. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.5 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100

Sensor

This camera has a MOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 49 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100

Lumix DMC-TZ100

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Large Sensor Compact camera. Announced on Jan. 5, 2016. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.5 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

Sensor

This camera has a MOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 49 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
Yes
Yes
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points 49 49

Connectivity

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0 22.8
DXO dynamic range 0.0 12.5
DXO low light ISO 0.0 559.0
DXO overall score 0.0 70.0

Exposure mode

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
AF area
No
No
average
No
No
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
AKA Lumix DC-TZ200 Lumix DMC-TZ100
announced Feb. 13, 2018 Jan. 5, 2016
Body type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
brand Panasonic Panasonic
msrp $899.99 $397.99
model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Predecessor model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Successor model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

Lense

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
No
No
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 10.0 fps 9.9 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 60 60
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
No
No

Physical

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Battery life 370 shots 300 shots
Battery model - -
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm 111 x 65 x 44mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 340 grs 312 grs

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution - -
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
Yes
Yes

Sensor

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Max image resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor resolution 20 20
Sensor size 1″ 1″
Sensor type MOS MOS

Headphone port

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)

Viewfinder

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
viewfinder Electronic Electronic
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots 1,166k dots