Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-1 II

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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-1 II

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic ZS200 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the ZS200.

35mm 861.6mm²
36.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 819,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-1 II Review.
How does it shoot? Pentax K-1 II in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the K-1 II.
Compare Pentax K-1 II image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Pentax K-1 II conclusion.

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Differences

Panasonic ZS200 advantages over Pentax K-1 II

Less expensive
$648* vs $1997
Save money for lenses or accessories
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
45 mm vs 85 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
340g vs 1010g
Lighter weight
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.1 fps vs 4.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
139 vs 77 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.4 fps vs 4.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
33 vs 17 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Pentax K-1 II advantages over Panasonic ZS200

Larger sensor
35mm vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.88 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Fast startup
~1.40 vs 2.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

670 vs 370 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.53x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
36.4 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Higher extended ISO
819200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Panasonic ZS200, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Panasonic ZS200 Shooter's Report

Excellent build and comfortable handling; Bright, roomy viewfinder and articulated LCD; Great image quality; Good performance for the class; In-camera stabilization, GPS and Wi-Fi; Incredibly feature-rich design.
Bulkier than APS-C DSLRs; Top ISOs are for the spec sheet, not the real world; JPEGs are a bit punchy by default; Slow startup; Below-average battery life; Only a relatively modest update to the K-1.
Read our Pentax K-1 II Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Panasonic ZS200

Panasonic ZS100

$648
1 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
More telephoto lens reach

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100

Pentax K-1 II

Panasonic ZS100

$1747
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Panasonic ZS100

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Panasonic ZS200

Canon 5D Mark IV

$648
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$2249
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS200 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Pentax K-1 II

Canon 5D Mark IV

$1747
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$2249
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Nikon D850

Panasonic ZS200

Nikon D850

$648
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2597
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS200 vs Nikon D850

Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D850

$1747
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

$2597
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Nikon D850

Compared to Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS200

Sony RX100 VI

$648
1 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VI

Pentax K-1 II

Sony RX100 VI

$1747
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Sony RX100 VI

Compared to Sony RX100 VII

Panasonic ZS200

Sony RX100 VII

$648
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$1298
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 VII

Pentax K-1 II

Sony RX100 VII

$1747
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1298
1 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Sony RX100 VII

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