Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung PL200
94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
22 Overall
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Released July 2010
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Here, we are looking at the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZR3 was manufactured 5 months prior to the PL200 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZR3 scores vs the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Samsung PL200
| ZR3 | PL200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic ZR3
| PL200 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung PL200
| ZR3 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR3 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ZR3 compared to the PL200.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and PL200.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Samsung PL200 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-26 | 2010-07-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | H.264 |
| Mic 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 | 159 gr (0.35 lb) | 170 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $280 | $0 |