Canon EOS 5DS R vs Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS 5DS R and the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS 5DS R was introduced in February 2015 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 was introduced in February 2018. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS 5DS R Highlights

      • 50.6 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 61 Focus Points (61 Cross-type)
      • 3.2" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Highlights

      • 20.1 MP 1-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,240k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2,330k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS 5DS R and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200.

      PROS

      Canon EOS 5DS R

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 50.6 Megapixel
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,330k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   IP Streaming
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Light - 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
      •   USB Charging
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS 5DS R

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS 5DS R

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      •   Price
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 86
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Canon EOS 5DS R

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS 5DS R over Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200.

      Canon EOS 5DS R vs Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs 1-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 50.6 Megapixel vs 20.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 125
      Max Image Resolution 8688 x 5792 vs 5472 x 3648
      More Focus Points 61 vs 49
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.2" vs 3.0"
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.71x vs 0.53x
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Partial Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Microphone Input vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Longer Battery Life 700 shots vs 370 shots
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 over Canon EOS 5DS R.

      Canon EOS 5DS R vs Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Cheaper $3899/£3199/€4249 (body only) vs $799
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 12,800
      Higher Boosted ISO 12,800 vs 25,600
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Image Stabilization vs 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 1,240k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 3840 x 2160
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Lighter 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz) vs 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        HDMI Output Mini Micro
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS 5DS R has a 3.2" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 has a 3.0" screen with 1,240k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.


      Viewfinder

      Canon EOS 5DS R has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,330k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS 5DS R features a 50.6 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 77.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS 5DS R is equipped with Dual DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 8688 x 5792 resolution. Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Canon EOS 5DS R

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Canon EOS 5DS R. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS 5DS R has a Mini HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS 5DS R comes with LP-E6 battery pack with battery life of 700 shots and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 comes with DMW-BLG10 battery pack with battery life of 370 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS 5DS R has two card slots - one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) and one for CompactFlash (UDMA 7). Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS 5DS R has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Canon EOS 5DS R, and up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. Canon EOS 5DS R can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS 5DS R has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 61 (41 cross-type) focusing points and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 has 49 focusing points. Canon EOS 5DS R has detection range from -2 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Canon EOS 5DS R ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Canon EOS 5DS R and ±3 range on Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS 5DS R and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200.


      Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.80 m at Auto ISO. Canon EOS 5DS R has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Canon EOS 5DS R.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS 5DS R body has dimensions of 152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99") and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 body has dimensions of 111 x 66 x 45 mm (4.37 x 2.6 x 1.77"). Canon EOS 5DS R weighs 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 weighs 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz).

      Canon EOS 5DS R

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      152 mm

      116 mm

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      111 mm

      66 mm

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      76 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS 5DS R and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      Canon EOS 5DS R and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS R

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS R

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      GOOD
      74
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,330k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS R

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,330k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS R

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      GOOD
      82
      •   Large Sensor
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS R

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      GOOD
      79
      •   Large Sensor
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS R

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS 5DS R and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and give them scores of 73 and 71 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS 5DS R

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      OVERALL
      73
      OVERALL
      71

      Sensor

      Canon EOS 5DS R

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 50.6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 86
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon EOS 5DS R

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      GOOD
      72
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon EOS 5DS R

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      BAD
      32
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160

      Focusing

      Canon EOS 5DS R

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      GOOD
      83
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      82
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS 5DS R

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      GOOD
      74
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      GOOD
      83
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,330k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS 5DS R

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      GOOD
      77
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      82
      •   IP Streaming
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS 5DS R

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots


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