Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K200D

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K200D, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and K200D (10MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and K200D (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 was unveiled 12 years after the K200D which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S5 grades against the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Pentax K200D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 offers external dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K200D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S5 and the K200D.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and K200D is 60 and 61 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and K200D.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 will offer you extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer S5 should have an advantage in sensor tech.