Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K200D

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax K200D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The FH22 was released 17 months after the K200D which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH22 scores against the K200D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax K200D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH22 and the K200D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and K200D is 94 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and K200D.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH22 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FH22 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer FH22 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.