Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony HX200V

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony HX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was released 9 months after the HX200V and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ3 grades versus the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ3 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony HX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ3 compared to the HX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and HX200V is 96 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX200V to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ3 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.