Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K200D

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K200D, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively close but the TS4 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TS4 was released 3 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TS4 scores versus the K200D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TS4 against the K200D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and K200D is 92 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and K200D.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS4 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic TS4 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger TS4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.