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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was unveiled 6 months after the TS4 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FZ200 scores against the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic TS4

 FZ200 TS4 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FZ200

 TS4 FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic TS4

 FZ200 TS4 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2012Same generation
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 provides exterior 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 TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ200 and the TS4.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and TS4 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and TS4.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
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great battery (540 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
great battery (310 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (540 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery (310 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging info
63
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588g)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-07-18 2012-01-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588g (1.30 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 shots 310 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $399