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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was launched 3 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ200 matches up vs the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic TS1

 FZ200 TS1 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2009More recent by 43 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FZ200

 TS1 FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic TS1

 FZ200 TS1 
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 has got outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ200 against the TS1.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and TS1 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and TS1.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern FZ200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
57
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (588g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery (540 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
55
great battery (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (588 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
63
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (588g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-07-18 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588g (1.30 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $380