Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K200D

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The FH5 was released 2 years later than the K200D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH5 scores vs the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K200D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH5 compared to the K200D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and K200D is 96 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and K200D.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FH5 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher FH5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.