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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic TS20

 FZ200 TS20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic FZ200

 TS20 FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic TS20

 FZ200 TS20 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2012Similar generation
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (540 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
55
great battery (540 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (540 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging info
63
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-07-18 2012-01-31
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 4.40 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 grams (1.30 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $179