Compare the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

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Important Differences

Canon SX200 IS

Panasonic DMC-ZS3

3.0", 230k dots vs 3.0", 460k dots The Panasonic DMC-ZS3 has a much higher resolution screen
$276 vs $234 The best price we've seen for the Panasonic DMC-ZS3 is $42 less
103 x 61 x 38 mm vs 103 x 60 x 33 mm The Panasonic DMC-ZS3 is about 15% smaller
f/5.3 vs f/4.9 At full zoom the Panasonic DMC-ZS3's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
12.1 megapixels vs 10.1 megapixels The Canon SX200 IS takes higher resolution photos by 17%
28mm vs 25mm The Panasonic DMC-ZS3 has a marginally wider lens

Important Similarities

Canon SX200 IS

Panasonic DMC-ZS3

HD (720p/30fps) vs HD (720p/30fps) They record movies at the same resolution
12x (336mm) vs 12x (300mm) The Canon SX200 IS has marginally longer reach
f/3.4 vs f/3.3 At its widest the Panasonic DMC-ZS3's lens captures marginally more light (0.1 f-stops)
Yes vs Yes Both cameras have a built in flash
Feb 18, 2009 vs Jan 27, 2009 They were both announced the same month
220 g vs 229 g The Canon SX200 IS weighs 4% less
0cm vs 3cm The Canon SX200 IS can focus slightly closer to objects

Winner: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

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Pros

Cons

Zoom 3.5 / 5.0
LCD Display 3.5 / 5.0
Fast action shooting 4.0 / 5.0
Wide angle shooting 4.5 / 5.0
Macro photography 4.5 / 5.0
Records movies 3.5 / 5.0
Flash 2.5 / 5.0
Low light capability 2.5 / 5.0

Specifications

  • 10.1 megapixels
  • Widest aperture of f/3.3
  • 12x optical zoom (25 - 300 mm)
  • Record movies up to 720p at 30fps (HD)
  • 3" LCD, 460k dots
  • 33 mm (1.3") thick
  • Weighs 229 g (0.5 lbs)
  • Built in flash
  • Continuous shooting up to 2.3 fps
  • Minimum focus distance of 30 mm
  • 1600 ISO max (6400 ISO with boost)
  • Flash range of 5.3 m
  • 28.2 mm² image sensor (6.1 mm x 4.6 mm)
  • Memory card formats: SD, SDHC, MMC
  • Flash modes: Red Eye Reduction, Suppress, Slow Sync, Automatic
  • Announced Jan 27, 2009

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Runner up: Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

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Pros

Cons

Zoom 3.5 / 5.0
LCD Display 3.0 / 5.0
Wide angle shooting 3.5 / 5.0
Macro photography 5.0 / 5.0
Records movies 3.5 / 5.0
Flash 2.5 / 5.0
Low light capability 2.0 / 5.0

Specifications

  • 12.1 megapixels
  • Widest aperture of f/3.4
  • 12x optical zoom (28 - 336 mm)
  • Record movies up to 720p at 30fps (HD)
  • 3" LCD, 230k dots
  • 38 mm (1.5") thick
  • Weighs 220 g (0.5 lbs)
  • Built in flash
  • Minimum focus distance of 0 mm
  • 1600 ISO max
  • Flash range of 3.2 m
  • 28.5 mm² image sensor (6.2 mm x 4.6 mm)
  • Memory card formats: MMCplus (HD), MMC, SDHC, SD, MMCplus
  • Flash modes: Red Eye Reduction, Suppress, Slow Sync, Automatic
  • Announced Feb 18, 2009

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