Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3
BrandCanonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberSX200 ISDMC-TZ3
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20092007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)103105
Width (mm)3837
Height (mm)6059
Weight (g)220257
Waterproof--
SuccessorCanon SX210 IS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.17.2
1↑Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.35 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0727.26
Sensor width (mm)6.176.03
Sensor height (mm)4.554.52
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.81
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3216 x 2144(6.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)13
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (video: H.264, audio:PCM)QuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 336.0028.00 - 280.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 60.006.00 - 46.00
Zoom ratio (x)1210
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.09 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)0 - 50-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; Face Detect AF, Single AF point, Selectable AF frame size: normal, or small1, 3 or 9 point; spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*3200 in special scene mode)Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (high sensitivity mode)
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/3200 - 151/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (spot metering at center), Face Detect AEIntelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted / Spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, ISO 3200, Color AccentPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • manual
  • red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 1.6-9.8 ft./50cm-3.0m (W), 3.3-6.6 ft./1-2.0m (T)ISO Auto: 0.6- 4.2m (Wide), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-12
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.570.89
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)13
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-5
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.460.76
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.40.76
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.02
Shutter lag (notes)-1-Area High Speed AF mode lag = 0.36s
Startup time (s)22.7
Play -> record time (s)-1.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.54.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)280270
Battery form factorProprietary NB-5LProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Motion Detection, HDMI Output. Available in black, blue and red.ISO 3200 available in high sensitivity mode.



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