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| Predecessor: |
Panasonic FZ150
FZ150 vs FZ200 |
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| Successor: |
Panasonic FZ300
FZ200 vs FZ300 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSC-TX9 | FZ200 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $399.00 | $599.00 |
| Street Price: | $225.35 | $890.00 |
| Date Available: | 2010-08-15 | 2012-08-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
5.3 oz
(149 g)
includes batteries |
21.3 oz
(603 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.9 x
2.3 x
0.7 in. (98 x 60 x 18 mm) |
4.9 x
3.4 x
4.3 in. (125 x 87 x 110 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 1.54 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 37 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 19.1 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 114 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif v2.21) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO (3D), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 12.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i)
1440x1080 (60i) 1440x1080 (30) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x480 (240p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD/MPEG-4 | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI, Component | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prism | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 14 elements in 11 groups, 5 Aspherical Lenses, 9 Aspherical surfaces, 3 ED Lenses , 1 Nano Surface Coating Lens) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 100mm | 25 - 600mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.4 - 17.7mm | 4.5 - 108mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 24.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/6.3 (wide) / f/4.6 - ?? (tele) | f/2.8 (wide/tele) - f/8.0; Multistage Iris Diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
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| Filter Thread: | n/a | 52.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-points / center / spot / flexible spot (touch) | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23 pt) / 1 pt (Flexible / Scalable) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | 0.21-inch 1,312K-dots eq. LCD, Field of View: approx. 100%, Mag: 0.46x (35mm-eq.), +/- 4 diopter adjustment | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.46x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.46x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 461,000 dots (153,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (125-3200), Program Auto (125-800), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400* (* Extended ISO) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Underwater 1/2, One Push, One Push Set | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Incandescent, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable), White Set 1, White Set 2 |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 2 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Easy Shooting, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet, Soft Skin, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Background Defocus, Intelligent/3D/UW Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi-Angle | Scene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Panning, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, 3D photo; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color |
| Self Timer: | 2,10, Portrait1/2 seconds | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off | Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Approx. 0.08 - 3.8m(W) / Approx. 0.5 - 3.1m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 8.0m(W) / Approx. 6.3m(T) | 0.3 - 13.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 13.5m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/4000 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD/MPEG-4 | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
| Included Memory: | 32.0 MB | 70.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | Internal |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired | |
| Connections (extended): | Multi-connector (AV(SD/HD Component),USB. DCIN), HDMI (Type C) | Mini-HDMI (Type C) with Viera Link, 2.5mm Stereo Microphone/Wired Remote Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.85 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.82 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.16 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | 12.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 12 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 12.2 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 11 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 12.2 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 11 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.23 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.24 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.279 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.48 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.011 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.4 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.3 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 230 shots | 510 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 540 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BN1 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | InfoLithium rechargeable | 7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Picture Motion Browser Vers 5.3 , PMP Portable 5.2/1.2, Music Transfer | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE, Adobe Reader |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OSX v(10.4-10.6) | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Optical SteadyShot, Touchscreen LCD, iAuto, sAuto, iSweep Panorama, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Background Defocus, 3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle. Available in Dark Grey and Red. | Fast f/2.8 25-600mm eq. lens with Power OIS optical image stabilization, Full HD 1080p60 Movies, 12fps full-res burst mode, RAW capture, iAuto, iAuto Plus, iResolution, iD-Range, iHDR, flash hot shoe. |
