Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony NEX-F3

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was revealed 5 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS200 grades against the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 has 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) while the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZS200 against the NEX-F3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and NEX-F3 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and NEX-F3.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.