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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-3

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS100
Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Updated by Pentax K-3 II
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax K-3, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the K-3 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS200 (1") and K-3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was brought out 3 years later than the K-3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS200 grades against the K-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Pentax K-3

 ZS200 K-3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018April 2014Fresher by 47 months
Screen resolution1240k1037kClearer screen (+203k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic ZS200

 K-3 ZS200 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax K-3

 ZS200 K-3 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax K-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS200 compared to the K-3.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and K-3 is 86 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and K-3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-3 will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-3 Portrait photography factors
65
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
79
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Street photography camera
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-3 Sports photography highlights
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
great battery (370 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (560 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography information
Pentax K-3 Travel photography information
76
great battery (370 per charge)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
weather sealing
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (560 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-3 Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
great battery (370 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (560 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
Vlogging with Pentax K-3
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax K-3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Pentax K-3
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Pentax K-3
Otherwise known as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2018-02-13 2014-04-10
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Prime III
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1216
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 560 photographs
Type 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 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One Two
Launch price $800 $639