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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS100
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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic TS4, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and TS4 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was introduced 6 years later than the TS4 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS200 grades versus the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Panasonic TS4

 ZS200 TS4 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2012Fresher by 74 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic ZS200

 TS4 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic TS4

 ZS200 TS4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS200 against the TS4.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and TS4 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and TS4.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will produce greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
65
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography details
Panasonic TS4 Street photography details
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography highlights
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (370 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
76
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
great battery life (310 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery life (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ200 Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2018-02-13 2012-01-31
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 grams (0.75 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 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 370 shots 310 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $800 $399