Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic SZ3

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic SZ3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and SZ3 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was introduced 5 years after the SZ3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS200 matches up against the SZ3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 and the SZ3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and SZ3 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer ZS200 will have an edge in sensor innovation.