Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K110D

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax K110D, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and K110D (6MP) and the ZS200 (1") and K110D (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was revealed 11 years after the K110D which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS200 matches up versus the K110D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Pentax K110D. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 has external dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax K110D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS200 and the K110D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and K110D is 86 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and K110D.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.