Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-x

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-x, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and K-x (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and K-x (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was introduced 8 years after the K-x which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS200 grades against the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 provides outer measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS200 vs the K-x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and K-x is 86 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and K-x.

To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS200 will resolve greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 provides an advantage in sensor technology.