Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H200

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H200, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was unveiled 11 months before the H200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the TS4 matches up against the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 features physical measurements 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 Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TS4 vs the H200.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and H200.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H200 to resolve greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older TS4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.