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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS100
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-1
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax K-1 II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the ZS200 (1") and K-1 II (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was announced around the same time to the K-1 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS200 scores vs the K-1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Pentax K-1 II

 ZS200 K-1 II 
Screen resolution1240k1037kCrisper screen (+203k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic ZS200

 K-1 II ZS200 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax K-1 II

 ZS200 K-1 II 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2018Same age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 has got external dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax K-1 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 versus the K-1 II.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and K-1 II is 86 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and K-1 II.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will render extra detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography details
65
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Street photography advice
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good high ISO (819,200)
heavier than others in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography factors
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (370 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.4 fps)
low battery pack (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography details
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography details
76
good battery power (370 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
environment sealing
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
low battery pack (670 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (1,010g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography advice
70
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
good battery power (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (819,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (670 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (1,010g)
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Otherwise known as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2018-02-13 2018-02-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine PRIME IV
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 12800 819200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340g (0.75 lb) 1010g (2.23 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 670 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One Dual
Retail cost $800 $1,737