Sony Alpha 7 II vs Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7 II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha 7 IILumix DC-ZS200
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7 III
      MSRP$1699 body only $1999 with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6$799
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7 II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.9 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 51,20080 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 7 II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      ProcessorBIONZ XVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, UnderwaterPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 7 II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points11749
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7 II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length8.8 - 132 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 360 mm
      Optical Zoom15x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7 II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot1,240k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7 II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.53x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot2,330k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7 II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 24 MP for up to 50 FramesUp to 10 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha 7 II 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
      Flash Range6.80 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7 II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7 II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      DxO Low Light ISO2449
      DxO Color Depth24.9
      DxO Dynamic Range13.6
      DxO Overall Score90
      Video Sony Alpha 7 II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC S
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [50 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [17 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      MP4
      1440 x 1080p @ 29.97 fps [12 Mbps]
      640 x 480 @ 29.97 fps [3 Mbps]      		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
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      1920 x 1080p
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7 II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input      		No
      Power I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Power Input, Remote Input)1 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
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7 II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Remote Control wired
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7 II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 7 II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Dimensions127 x 96 x 60 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.36")111 x 66 x 45 mm (4.37 x 2.6 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.1 x 5.5"5.5 x 5.05 x 2.6"
      Package Weight2.365 lb1.17 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7 II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Battery PackNP-FW50DMW-BLG10
      Battery Life350 shots370 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage0
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
      Other Sony Alpha 7 II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposuresYes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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