Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic S3

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic S3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was launched 19 months later than the S3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ200 scores vs the S3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ200 offers outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic S3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ200 and the S3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and S3 is 65 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and S3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic S3 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent FZ200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.