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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

FujiFilm T200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix T205
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the FujiFilm T200 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the T200 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T200 was brought out 24 months before the SZ3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the T200 grades versus the SZ3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T200 over the Panasonic SZ3

 T200 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the FujiFilm T200

 SZ3 T200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months

Common features in the FujiFilm T200 and Panasonic SZ3

 T200 SZ3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T200 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the T200 compared to the SZ3.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the T200 and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T200 and SZ3.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ3 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged T200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography highlights
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography advice
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography factors
36
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T200
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ3
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T200 and Panasonic SZ3
 FujiFilm FinePix T200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Also called as FinePix T205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 180 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $150