Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung NX200

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic ZR3 versus Samsung NX200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the ZR3 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The ZR3 was launched 3 years earlier than the NX200 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZR3 scores versus the NX200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Samsung NX200. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ZR3 vs the NX200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and NX200 is 94 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and NX200.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZR3 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX200 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.