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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released April 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and TS4 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was manufactured 3 years earlier than the TS4 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up vs the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm F200EXR TS4 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 TS4 Fujifilm F200EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2012April 2009Fresher by 33 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm F200EXR TS4 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F200EXR has outside measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR versus the TS4.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F200EXR and TS4.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm F200EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.6")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Street photography details
Panasonic TS4 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.6")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.6")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
better than average battery (310 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.6")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
better than average battery (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F200EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic TS4
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-04-30 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $350 $399