Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
- Successor is Sony a5000
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony NEX-3N, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and NEX-3N (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS200 was launched 5 years after the NEX-3N which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS200 scores vs the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony NEX-3N
ZS200 | NEX-3N | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | February 2013 | Newer by 61 months | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 460k | Crisper display (+780k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Panasonic ZS200
NEX-3N | ZS200 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony NEX-3N
ZS200 | NEX-3N | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 offers external measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS200 vs the NEX-3N.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and NEX-3N is 86 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and NEX-3N.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern ZS200 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Alternate name | Lumix DC-TZ200 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-02-13 | 2013-02-25 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,240 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 340 grams (0.75 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1067 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | 480 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $800 | $399 |