Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS3, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the ZS200 (1") and ZS3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZS200 was announced 8 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS200 grades versus the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Panasonic ZS3
ZS200 | ZS3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | May 2009 | More recent by 107 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 1240k | 460k | Clearer display (+780k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic ZS200
ZS3 | ZS200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS3
ZS200 | ZS3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS200 vs the ZS3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and ZS3 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and ZS3.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will give extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also called as | Lumix DC-TZ200 | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2018-02-13 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | MOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,240 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 340g (0.75 lbs) | 229g (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $800 | $200 |