Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K200D

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FH25 versus Pentax K200D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FH25 was manufactured 2 years after the K200D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH25 grades versus the K200D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH25 vs the K200D.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and K200D is 94 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and K200D.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH25 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FH25 will provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger FH25 should have a benefit in sensor technology.