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Sisters are often alike but rarely resemble each other. For example, one can have a longer nose – this is the case with the TZ202. The other, the TZ101, was born a little earlier, two years ago (Photographs reported). Even then, it quickly became a popular and popular travel camera: a lightweight, compact 1 megapixel sensor with 20 megapixels and a 10x zoom lens with a focal length of 25 to 250 mm. It soon became a pleasure for the crowd – and a successful success for Panasonic.
The two sisters are similar: on the left the TZ101, on the right the new TZ202
Now the manufacturer Lumix puts one more. The TZ202 – known in some countries as the TZ-200 and in America as the ZS200 – is virtually identical in size and technical specifications. The big difference lies in the lens, which now has a focal length of 15x 24-360mm, and in the viewfinder, which has twice the number of pixels, greater insight and therefore a better picture.
Longer zoom and better viewfinder the main improvements of the TZ202 (right). What is hardly noticeable, but beneficial in practice, is the rubber thumb rest of the TZ202 on its back
With the same dimensions and weight instead of a tenfold zoom to install a fivefold, this 39 is a visual masterpiece. However, this has its price and in two respects: Once the TZ202 with CHF 999.- (official indicative price) is almost twice as expensive as the TZ-101, which you can easily get today at the price of the street of about CHF 500.-. However, you need to revise these prices right away: the TZ101 originally cost CHF 849, and the TZ202's lowest price is now just above CHF 700 .-.
The two cameras, above with the telestellung zoom, below in the wide angle
The second point where the TZ202 had to feather his older sister is the luminous intensity. While the TZ101 starts at a large aperture of 1: 2.8 (at 5.9), the TZ202 remains at a half-stop with an initial aperture of 1: 3.3 (at 6.4). Although this is in practice with the current high ISO values - both go up to 25600 ISO) – of little importance, even in terms of full-blown background (bokeh).
The flash is with guide number 4 (at ISO 100) not just a giant of light – but better than nothing. However, many would like to have a blizzard in the same place, with the possibility of using a stronger flash
The second, a significant improvement over the TZ101 concerns the electronic viewfinder with about twice the number of pixels. The new TZ202 features a 0.21-inch live viewfinder with about 2.3 million pixels in 3: 2 aspect ratio and a larger viewfinder, while the TZ101's viewfinder only gives 1.1 megapixels. The TZ202's 3-inch touch screen has also been extended to a resolution of 1,240,000 pixels, while the Tz101's 1.0-megapixel camera has slightly fewer pixels. However, this difference does not matter in practice.
The 4K video function with 3840 x 2160 pixels now offers 30p (TZ101 25p) and 60p (TZ1010 50p) in Full HD mode with 1920 x 1080 megapixels. With the 4K Photo feature, fast-moving scenes can be shot at 30 frames per second to store unique images at an eight-megapixel resolution. Both cameras also feature Lumix 's Post Focus feature, which helps retrospectively determine the focal plane of a recording via the computer software.
Noise Behavior of TZ202 (Identical to TZ101)
15x instead of 10x zoom
The requirement to develop a fifteenth for the TZ202 instead of the tenfold zoom, and with the same size and almost the same weight, is likely for Leica's optical designers have really cracked. Small detail: The Zoomobjetiv the new TZ202 starts at 24mm, that of the TZ101 at 25mm. Probably just a millimeter, but plays a role in the wide-angle world, like the Vergeichsaufnahmen lower down.
Incidentally, both models have a so-called "smart zoom", which is in itself only the discredited phrase "Digital Zoom". It doubles the focal length and makes the TZ101 a maximum of 20x and the TZ202 a proud 30x zoom. The adjective "smart" may be due to the fact that the digital zoom is now much better interpolated and much better than what it was in the early days of this technology.
Both cameras in the sectional view. (Graphic: Panasonic)
The minimum loss of light intensity and weight gain of TZ202 of about 30 grams, already mentioned, are easily overcome because of the scope of massive zoom. Less beautiful, however, is that in both models of the lens construction in a very crowded place the tripod wire had to be pushed out of the optical axis. But it's probably only annoying panic fanatics, if they do not use the built-in panorama feature – which, by the way, gives real pleasure. The near limit of both lenses remained the same with 3cm wide angle and 50cm at Tele.
A telephoto lens with a maximum focal length of 250 or even 360 mm at very low mass requires a good image stabilizer. Den has both models with the O.I.S hybrid system, as we found in practice. Nevertheless, the advice of practice: For extreme telephoto shots (in S or M mode), choose the shortest shutter speed possible and take a few more photos or use the sequence of images up to # 39 to 10 frames per second. It turns out later on the computer, that again and again some pictures are sharper than others.
But not only the image stabilizer pleasantly surprised us, but also the autofocus, the fast and precisely works. Autofocus can also be performed on the touch screen with a simultaneous trigger. The focus field can be enlarged and accurately selected with the fingers. There is also a tracking mode, and in Focus Control manual, the Focus Peaking function, with Focus Magnifier, helps to fine-tune the focus very precisely.
The 24 scene programs are identical on both models. Of course, "you do not need something like that", so we have reasonably understood the basic concepts of fit. And yet, it is amazing what in programs on Farbnüancen, soft focus, contrast enhancement, etc., and their combinations, are controlled, that you can not manually select manually. Try it …
The small model differences
Looking at the two unequal sisters in more detail, the viewfinder and the lens show some design details, which on the one hand are characteristic, on the other they have a practical use
The two cameras (on the left the TZ101, on the right the TZ202) use the same battery. This is enough for the TZ101 for about 300 photos, in the Tz202 slightly longer for about 370 images.
- The TZ202 is newly front with a rubber edge with red stripes and provided at the back with a rubber thumb rest. This gives the camera a better grip than the TZ101 with the metal case, which is slippery, especially when hands are wet.
- The front adjustment ring around the lens also has a slightly coarser and more grippy structure. The eyelets for the strap are now recessed on the TZ02, while they exceed a few millimeters on the TZ101, but can be used more universally. Thus, the actual dimensions of the TZ202 compared to the TZ101 are slightly cheaper.
- The rear dial is slightly offset on the top of the TZ202 so that the ribbing can be better captured laterally.
- The AF / AE lock button was placed a little closer to the thumb rest, which has the advantage of not covering the thumb screen.
- The Fn1 function key was pushed slightly deeper into the case to prevent accidental manipulation with the thumb. The flash trigger button on the TZ202 will open from left to right while the TZ101 will flash in the opposite direction.
- The program dial setting mark on the TZ101 was a one-dot reduced line on the TZ202. The lettering "Panasonic" is placed on the top of the case and not on the viewfinder. In addition, it lacks the Lumix-L on the front of the TZ02
Minimal differences that, with the exception of the rubber edge and the thumb rest, matter little. But these two features provide a better grip of the camera and are a little visible advantage in the TZ202.
In building a compact travel camera, you will probably do without some things. missing some users. So also with the two models TZ101 and TZ202. Both cameras would have made a pivot or Ausklappdisplay though, and the Selfie would have probably bought them then. But a swivel screen quickly means five millimeters more of camera depth. Even a hot shoe probably lacks a lot of users, but where to go, if the viewfinder monitor and Ausklappblitz (with only Leitzahl 4 to ISO 100 by the way) and controls already fill the top plug? If we really need a GPS module, about it we can split the opinion; a travel camera would do well.
Overall …
The reputation of an absolute premium model was already valid for the TZ101 and is again confirmed with the TZ202. The purpose of both cameras is their compact dimensions, their low weight and their excellent technical characteristics. Here, the wide zoom range (especially with the TZ202), the image stabilizer and fast autofocus play the first violin. The quality of the photo is constant – from wide angle to telephoto – excellent and should be well above average for compact cameras.
Since the TZ101 remains (at least for the moment) in the Lumix assortment, the question arises for potential buyers. bigger zoom range and the best viewfinder is really. Who wants to interpret a little less for his new camera, is always very well served with the TZ101. Those who want to make the most of their photos and who have less to look at the budget will probably decide on the new TZ202
Text and images: Urs Tillmann & # 39; s
See also
"Lumix TZ202: Compact and with even more zoom" (Fotointern.ch, 03.01.2018)
"Lumix DMC-TZ101 – Travelzoom lighthouse with 10x zoom and 4K function" (Photo in l & # 39, domestic, 06.01.2016)
More information can be found on Panasonic.ch on the TZ101 and here on the TZ202
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