Canon S200 vs Panasonic SZ3

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon S200 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and SZ3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was brought out 14 months later than the SZ3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S200 grades against the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S200 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S200 and the SZ3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and SZ3.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ3 will offer you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer S200 provides an edge in sensor tech.