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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K200D Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K200D, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly comparable but the TS1 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS1 was released 5 months later than the K200D which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS1 scores vs the K200D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax K200D

 TS1 K200D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic TS1

 K200D TS1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K200D

 TS1 K200D 
RevealedJanuary 2009September 2008Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS1 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TS1 compared to the K200D.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and K200D is 93 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and K200D.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic TS1 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
Pentax K200D Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
heavier than others (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K200D Travel photography highlights
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
47
environment proof
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (690 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography info
Pentax K200D Landscape photography info
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
56
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
Pentax K200D Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
9
can't record video
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax K200D
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Pentax K200D
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-01-27 2008-09-01
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format AVCHD Lite -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 pounds) 690g (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 561
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $380 $600