Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H200
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released May 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2013
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Sony H200
| ZS3 | H200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic ZS3
| H200 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 44 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony H200
| ZS3 | H200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H200 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-05-14 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 20cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 6.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | 229g (0.50 lb) | 530g (1.17 lb) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 240 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | AA |
| Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $200 | $250 |
