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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was brought out about the same time to the TS4 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm JZ200 TS4 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 TS4 Fujifilm JZ200 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm JZ200 TS4 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ200 features physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs the TS4.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and TS4.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm JZ200 to result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography info
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography features
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic TS4
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $399