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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Updated by Panasonic TS5
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K200D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax K200D

 TS4 K200D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2008More recent by 42 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic TS4

 K200D TS4 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K200D

 TS4 K200D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

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

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K200D Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS4
Street photography with Pentax K200D
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
heavier than competition (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography information
Pentax K200D Travel photography information
66
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
47
environment sealing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (690 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
Pentax K200D Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery life (310 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
9
no video
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax K200D
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Pentax K200D
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-31 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 310 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $600