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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic SZ3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 4 years before the SZ3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the SZ3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic SZ3

 SX200 IS SZ3 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Canon SX200 IS

 SZ3 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 44 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic SZ3

 SX200 IS SZ3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic SZ3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the SZ3.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and SZ3 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and SZ3.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition (247 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography details
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic SZ3
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $329 $150