Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax KP

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax KP, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is pretty similar but the ZS200 (1") and KP (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was unveiled 13 months later than the KP which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZS200 matches up vs the KP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Pentax KP. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 has exterior 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 KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax KP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS200 compared to the KP.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and KP is 86 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and KP.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax KP will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger ZS200 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.