Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS3

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was revealed 3 years after the ZS3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FZ200 scores against the ZS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ200 compared to the ZS3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and ZS3 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and ZS3.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ200 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger FZ200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.