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Panasonic

Lumix S1R II

High-resolution 44.3MP full-frame L-mount body with 8K video, phase hybrid AF, and compact S-series ergonomics.

$3,299

Released Feb 2025

vs

Panasonic

Lumix ZS200

Pocket travel zoom with 1-inch sensor and 15x Leica lens for vacations.

$799

Released Feb 2018

Lumix S1R II is 7 years newer.

Wins

14categories

Lumix S1R II

Video & HybridPortrait

Wins

2categories

Lumix ZS200

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

Lumix S1R II wins 5 categories·Lumix ZS200 wins 0 categories
  • ALumix S1R II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • ALumix S1R II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
  • ALumix S1R II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
  • ALumix S1R II has higher RAW buffer depth (70 frames vs 14 frames)
  • ALumix S1R II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)

Key specs at a glance

Lumix S1R IILumix ZS200
Resolution44.3 MP20.1 MP
SensorAPS-C13.2 x 8.8 mm
ISO max51,20012,800
Burst40 fps30 fps
4K120 fps30 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight795 g340 g
Battery350 shots370 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Lumix S1R II

134 × 102 × 92 mm

795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)

Lumix ZS200

111 × 66 × 45 mm

340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)

Lumix S1R II is 23mm wider, 36mm taller, and 47mm thicker than Lumix ZS200.

Lumix S1R II is 455 g heavier than Lumix ZS200.

Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Lumix S1R II · 45mm Lumix ZS200

Sensor size, to scale

Lumix S1R II

35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

856 mm² area

Lumix ZS200

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseLumix S1R IILumix ZS200
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
8.0Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
9.5Excellent✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
8.5Excellent✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Wildlife
8.0Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Lumix S1R II

  • AF low-light limit

    -6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II

  • Max video bit rate

    1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    779 vs 49 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    70 frames vs 14 frames — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Lumix ZS200

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 111.2, 66.4, 45.2

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    340 g vs 795 g — lower is better

  • Codecs

    Adds AVCHD

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    370 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Burst (mechanical)Both 10 fps
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Lumix S1R II

Pros

  • 44.3MP full-frame BSI sensor
  • 8K video
  • Phase Hybrid AF
  • CFexpress plus SD workflow

Cons

  • Large high-res files
  • Premium price
  • L-mount lens size

Lumix ZS200

Pros

  • True pocket size
  • 1-inch sensor
  • 24–360mm zoom

Cons

  • Small sensor vs FF
  • No viewfinder grip
  • Older model

Full specifications

= category winner

Lumix S1R II
Lumix ZS200
Resolution
44.3 MP2.2× more
20.1 MP
Sensor type
35mm Full-Frame BSI CMOS
1-inch High Sensitivity MOS
Sensor size
35.8 x 23.9 mm
13.2 x 8.8 mm
AA filter
No
No
Lumix S1R II
Lumix ZS200
AF system
Phase Hybrid AF with DFD technology
Contrast AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones
77915.9× more
49
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-6 EV
-4 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
Human, Face, Eye, Animal, Car, Motorcycle
Human, Face, Eye, Animal
Lumix S1R II
Lumix ZS200
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps
10 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps+33%
30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
No
RAW buffer depth
70 frames5× more
14 frames
Lumix S1R II
Lumix ZS200
Max resolution
8K
4K
4K max frame rate
120 fps4× more
30 fps
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps19× more
100 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
V-Log / ARRI LogC3
None
Codecs
Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265, H.264, MOV, MP4
H.264, MP4, AVCHD
Lumix S1R II
Lumix ZS200
Weight
795 g
340 g−455 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
134.3 × 102.3 × 91.8 mm
111.2 × 66.4 × 45.2 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, Lumix S1R II or Lumix ZS200?

Lumix S1R II scores 8.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix ZS200 — 44.3MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".

What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S1R II and Lumix ZS200?

Lumix S1R II is 44.3 MP and Lumix ZS200 is 20.1 MP, so the Lumix S1R II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Lumix S1R II and Lumix ZS200 have in-body image stabilization?

Lumix S1R II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix ZS200 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S1R II or the Lumix ZS200?

Lumix S1R II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix ZS200 reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Lumix S1R II and Lumix ZS200?

Lumix S1R II weighs 795 g and Lumix ZS200 weighs 340 g, so the Lumix ZS200 is 455 g lighter.

Do the Lumix S1R II and Lumix ZS200 record 4K video?

Lumix S1R II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix ZS200: 4K up to 30p.

Are the Lumix S1R II and Lumix ZS200 weather sealed?

Lumix S1R II: Yes. Lumix ZS200: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S1R II and 370 shots for the Lumix ZS200, giving the Lumix ZS200 the edge.

How much does each cost?

Lumix S1R II launched at $3,299 and Lumix ZS200 at $799. The Lumix ZS200 is $2,500 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.