• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Buy From

Differences

Panasonic DMC-TS1 advantages over Fujifilm XP200

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.3 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 30 mm
    Thinner
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Fujifilm XP200 advantages over Panasonic DMC-TS1

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1300 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Fujifilm XP200

Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W170

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Sony DSC-W170
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • HDMI out
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Fujifilm XP200
Sony DSC-W170
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Canon SD970 IS

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Canon SD970 IS
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Longer exposure
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
Fujifilm XP200
Canon SD970 IS
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TS2

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Panasonic DMC-TS2
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
Fujifilm XP200
Panasonic DMC-TS2
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Canon D20

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Canon D20
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer exposure
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoots 24p video
Fujifilm XP200
Canon D20
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video

Compared to Olympus TG-830

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Olympus TG-830
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer exposure
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
Fujifilm XP200
Olympus TG-830
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Shoots 1080p video
Compare Other Cameras?