Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic TS3

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic TS3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and TS3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was released 6 years after the TS3 which is a fairly large 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 TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS200 matches up against the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with outside 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) while the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS200 versus the TS3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and TS3 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and TS3.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 will have an edge in sensor innovation.