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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
37 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 3 years before the TS4 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX200 IS scores vs the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 SX200 IS TS4 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon SX200 IS

		

		

			
 TS4 SX200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2009More recent by 33 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 SX200 IS TS4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS versus the TS4.
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and TS4 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and TS4.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos although you would want to take the age  of the products into consideration. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
28
 manual focus
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
21
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (310 shots)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 low frames per second (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
62
 lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
 better than average battery life (310 per charge)
 weather proof
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography factors
42
 manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
41
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (310 shots)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging highlights
29
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (247g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone port
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 no microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-05-14 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $329 $399