• 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony RX10 III advantages over Panasonic ZS200

  • Slower slow-motion
    1000 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.4 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Fast startup
    ~2.10 vs 2.9 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 360 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • 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
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    14.2 fps vs 10.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Panasonic ZS200 advantages over Sony RX10 III

  • Less expensive
    $648 vs $1398
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    45 mm vs 127 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    340g vs 1095g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher-res screen
    413k vs 307k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    139 vs 44 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    9.4 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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

  • Versatile all-in-one replacement for a DSLR or mirrorless camera; Great handling and build; Excellent image quality; Spectacular zoom reach; Swift performance with generous buffer depths; Extremely capable video capture; Comprehensive remote control; Quick-and-easy image sharing

  • Extremely expensive for a fixed-lens camera; Fairly heavy for fixed-lens camera; Somewhat soft in the corners at wide-angle or tele; Noise reduction intrudes at higher sensitivities; No built-in ND filter; Not as fast when shooting raws; Slow buffer clearing

  • Read our Sony RX10 III Review

The Competition

Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Sony RX10 III
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $1398
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony RX10 III vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Panasonic ZS200
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $648
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic ZS200 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX10 III
Panasonic ZS100
  • $1398
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony RX10 III vs 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

Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Sony RX10 III
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $1398
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX10 III vs Panasonic FZ2500

Panasonic ZS200
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $648
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Compared to Sony RX10 IV

Sony RX10 III
Sony RX10 IV
  • $1398
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $1698
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Sony RX10 III vs Sony RX10 IV

Panasonic ZS200
Sony RX10 IV
  • $648
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $1698
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 IV

Compared to Sony RX100 VI

Sony RX10 III
Sony RX100 VI
  • $1398
  • 1 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $949
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony RX10 III vs 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

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