Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP3

Let's look closer at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and FP3 (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and FP3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was announced 8 years after the FP3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS200 matches up vs the FP3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS200 and the FP3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and FP3 is 86 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and FP3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will resolve greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.