Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS20

Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was brought out 6 months after the TS20 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ200 scores vs the TS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ200 compared to the TS20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and TS20 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and TS20.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.