Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K200D

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH3 versus Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The FH3 was introduced 17 months later than the K200D which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH3 scores versus the K200D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 features external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH3 versus Pentax K200D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH3 and the K200D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and K200D is 94 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and K200D.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH3 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH3 will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern FH3 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.