Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-M1 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.

Fujifilm X-M1 was introduced in September 2013 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 was introduced in February 2018. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-M1 over Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 over Fujifilm X-M1.

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.

Screen

Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 have 3.0" screens with 920k dot and 1,240k dot resolutions respectively. Fujifilm X-M1 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 has a Fixed screen 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.

Electronic Viewfinder on Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,330k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm X-M1.

Fujifilm X-M1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400. 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.

Fujifilm X-M1 has CMOS X-TRANS I sensor

Fujifilm X-M1 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like S: (3:2) 2496 x 1664 / (16:9) 2496 x 1408 / (1:1) 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. 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 Fujifilm X-M1

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-M1. 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.

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 has an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 2.4 GHz on Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200) 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm X-M1 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Fujifilm X-M1 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 comes with DMW-BLG10 battery pack with battery life of 370 shots.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm X-M1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-M1, and up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. Fujifilm X-M1 can shoot continuously up to 5.6 fps. Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m at ISO 200 on Fujifilm X-M1 and 6.80 m at Auto ISO on Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. Fujifilm X-M1 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-M1.

Fujifilm X-M1 body has dimensions of 117 x 67 x 39 mm (4.6 x 2.62 x 1.54") and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 body has dimensions of 111 x 66 x 45 mm (4.37 x 2.6 x 1.77"). Fujifilm X-M1 weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 weighs 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz).

Fujifilm X-M1

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

117 mm

67 mm

111 mm

66 mm

67 mm

66 mm

39 mm

45 mm