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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony G3

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS100
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony G3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and G3 (10MP) and the ZS200 (1") and G3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was brought out 9 years after the G3 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZS200 grades versus the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony G3

 ZS200 G3 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2009More modern by 111 months
Screen resolution1240k921kSharper screen (+319k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic ZS200

 G3 ZS200 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony G3

 ZS200 G3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with exterior 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 G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony G3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS200 against the G3.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and G3 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and G3.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will give greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger ZS200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
Portrait photography with Sony G3
65
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography information
Sony G3 Street photography information
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography info
Sony G3 Travel photography info
76
better than average battery life (370 shots)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography advice
Sony G3 Landscape photography advice
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
Vlogging with Sony G3
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also called Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2018-02-13 2009-01-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m (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 Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $800 $200