Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H200

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony H200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was unveiled 3 years prior to the H200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZR3 scores versus the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR3 comes with outside measurements 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 Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZR3 against the H200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and H200 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR3 and H200.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H200 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.