Panasonic Lumix ZS200 / TZ200

The Lumix ZS200, sold as the TZ200 in some regions, is a Panasonic compact released in 2018. It measures 111 x 66 x 45 mm and weighs 340 g, so it slips into a jacket pocket rather than a camera bag.

Photographers get a 20MP one-inch sensor behind a fixed lens, with an electronic viewfinder as well as the rear screen. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are both built in.

It suits travel and everyday shooters who want 4K video without carrying an interchangeable-lens body. The lens and feature set are fixed at purchase, so it pays to check they match how you shoot.

At the heart sits a 20MP one-inch CMOS sensor, with the Venus Engine processor handling the files.

Autofocus uses 49 focus points, and the camera can shoot at up to 10 fps. That figure is a maximum rather than a sustained rate, so it suits short bursts of action instead of long sequences.

Built-in stabilisation steadies the camera for handheld work indoors or toward the end of the day. It counters your own shake, not the movement of a subject, so a faster shutter is still needed to freeze action. Sensitivity runs from ISO 125 to 12800.

The fastest shutter speed is 1/2000 sec, which can run out when you want a wide aperture in strong sunshine. Framing through the 2.33-million-dot electronic viewfinder helps in bright conditions where the rear screen is hard to read.

The camera records video, with 4K as its top resolution. Frame rates reach 60 fps at the fastest setting. These are separate maximums, giving different options for detail and motion work.

Recordings can be written as MPEG-4, MOV or AVCHD, giving a choice of file formats rather than a single container. That spread lets you pick a format to match how you plan to use the footage.

A timelapse function is built in, so interval work happens in camera rather than through an external remote. Paired with the pocketable body, it makes the camera an easy companion for recording a sunset or a busy street over time.

Composition and playback run through a 3-inch TFT LCD with 1.24 million dots and touch control. The panel is fixed, so there is no tilting for overhead or waist-level angles; you frame at eye level or bend to the screen.

The electronic viewfinder gives a second framing option when sunlight washes out the screen. A built-in flash covers occasional low-light snapshots, though there is no fitting for an external flash unit, so lighting choices stay limited.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are built in for wireless connections to other devices. There is no GPS, so the camera itself does not record location data, and no weather sealing, so keep it dry and shelter it from dust.

A single slot takes SD, SDHC or SDXC cards with UHS-I support. With no second slot, a full card means swapping on the spot, so carry a spare card on longer days out.

The DMW-BLG10 battery is rated at 370 shots. Real-world endurance varies with how you use the camera, so treat the figure as a planning guide and carry a second battery for a full day.

USB charging lets you refill the battery between stops, which suits travel. A charged spare remains useful when a long day leaves little time for topping up.