Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic LX3

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic LX3, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the ZS200 (1") and LX3 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was released 9 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZS200 scores versus the LX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS200 against the LX3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and LX3 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and LX3.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern ZS200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.