Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H200

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony H200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was unveiled at a similar time to the H200 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ3 grades against the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ3 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ3 compared to the H200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and H200 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ3 and H200.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H200 to result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.