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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was revealed 13 months earlier than the TS4 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3200 IS grades versus the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic TS4

 A3200 IS TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon A3200 IS

 TS4 A3200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic TS4

 A3200 IS TS4 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A3200 IS versus the TS4.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and TS4.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3200 IS to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS4
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
72
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
66
good battery pack (310 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
42
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $230 $399