Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic 3D1

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic 3D1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and 3D1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was released 6 years later than the 3D1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS200 grades versus the 3D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS200 and the 3D1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and 3D1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and 3D1.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS200 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer ZS200 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.