Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H200

Lets look closer at the Panasonic ZS3 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and H200 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was brought out 4 years earlier than the H200 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS3 scores against the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS3 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS3 versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS3 versus the H200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS3 and H200.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to give you extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.