Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Old Model is Panasonic FZ100
- Later Model is Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic SZ3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FZ200 was unveiled 5 months prior to the SZ3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ200 scores vs the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic SZ3
FZ200 | SZ3 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic FZ200
SZ3 | FZ200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic SZ3
FZ200 | SZ3 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | January 2013 | Same generation | |
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 enjoys external dimensions 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 SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic SZ3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ200 against the SZ3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and SZ3 is 65 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and SZ3.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ3 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine VII FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588g (1.30 lbs) | 126g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 37 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 114 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 shots | 250 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $499 | $150 |