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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K200D Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K200D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly close but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The 3D1 was unveiled 3 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 3D1 scores vs the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Pentax K200D

 3D1 K200D 
AnnouncedNovember 2011September 2008More recent by 39 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic 3D1

 K200D 3D1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax K200D

 3D1 K200D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K200D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 compared to the K200D.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and K200D is 93 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and K200D.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 3D1 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic 3D1 will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer 3D1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography info
Pentax K200D Portrait photography info
27
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
Street photography with Pentax K200D
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
heavier than competition (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K200D Sports photography highlights
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography features
Pentax K200D Travel photography features
59
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (200 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
47
weather proof
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (690 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography features
Pentax K200D Landscape photography features
36
quite wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (2.7")
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Pentax K200D
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Pentax K200D
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-11-07 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 690 grams (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 561
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $670 $600