Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
(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
- Old Model is Pentax K100D S
Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic TS20 versus Pentax K200D, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the TS20 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TS20 was announced 3 years after the K200D which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the TS20 scores versus the K200D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax K200D
TS20 | K200D | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | September 2008 | More modern by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic TS20
K200D | TS20 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K200D
TS20 | K200D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS20 versus Pentax K200D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TS20 against the K200D.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and K200D is 95 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and K200D.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS20 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic TS20 will give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher TS20 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Pentax K200D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Pentax K200D |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT20 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-01-31 | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
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 | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) | 690 grams (1.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 561 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $179 | $600 |