Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung PL200

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung PL200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was unveiled 14 months before the PL200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS3 scores vs the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS3 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS3 against the PL200.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS3 and PL200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung PL200 to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older ZS3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.