Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic TS4
FZ200 | TS4 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FZ200
TS4 | FZ200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic TS4
FZ200 | TS4 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | January 2012 | Same 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and TS4 is 65 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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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 |