Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K200D

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH1 versus Pentax K200D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly close but the FH1 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FH1 was revealed 17 months later than the K200D making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH1 grades against the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Pentax K200D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Pentax K200D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 and the K200D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and K200D is 95 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and K200D.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH1 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH1 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher FH1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.