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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

FujiFilm T200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix T205
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm T200 versus Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the T200 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T200 was manufactured 21 months later than the ZS3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the T200 scores versus the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T200 over the Panasonic ZS3

 T200 ZS3 
RevealedJanuary 2011May 2009Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the FujiFilm T200

 ZS3 T200 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T200 and Panasonic ZS3

 T200 ZS3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T200 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm T200 versus Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the T200 against the ZS3.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the T200 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the T200 and ZS3.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm T200 to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent T200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T200
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography details
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography details
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography information
36
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T200
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
30
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T200 and Panasonic ZS3
 FujiFilm FinePix T200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix T200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also Known as FinePix T205 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $160 $200