Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-ZS100Lumix DC-ZS200
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      MSRP$699/£549$799
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,800125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,60080 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      ProcessorVenus EngineVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36485472 x 3648
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points4949
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Focal Length9.1 - 91 mm8.8 - 132 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 250 mm24 - 360 mm
      Optical Zoom10x15x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.9f/3.3 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,240k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.46x0.53x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,166k dot2,330k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 50 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Up to 10 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      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 Range8.00 m at Auto ISO6.80 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      DxO Low Light ISO559
      DxO Color Depth22.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.5
      DxO Overall Score70
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 24.00/29.97/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps
      AVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 24.00/29.97/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Audio I/ONoNo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Dimensions111 x 65 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.73")111 x 66 x 45 mm (4.37 x 2.6 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)312 g (0.69 lb / 11.01 oz)340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.4 x 4.85 x 2.7"5.5 x 5.05 x 2.6"
      Package Weight1.105 lb1.17 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Battery PackDMW-BLG10
      Battery Life240 shots370 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage0
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory MountNo


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