Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K200D

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax K200D, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and K200D (10MP) and the ZS200 (1") and K200D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was launched 9 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS200 scores against the K200D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 features outer dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS200 compared to the K200D.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and K200D is 86 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and K200D.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS200 will render more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 will have an advantage in sensor technology.