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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H200

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H200 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS1 versus Sony H200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was revealed 5 years before the H200 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS1 matches up versus the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Sony H200

 TS1 H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic TS1

 H200 TS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Sony H200

 TS1 H200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS1 versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TS1 compared to the H200.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and H200 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and H200.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H200 to offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TS1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
Portrait photography with Sony H200
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS1
Street photography with Sony H200
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
Sony H200 Sports photography highlights
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
Sony H200 Travel photography highlights
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than others in class (530 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography details
Sony H200 Landscape photography details
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
40
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
Vlogging with Sony H200
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (530 grams)
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-27 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 grams (0.42 pounds) 530 grams (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery form - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $250