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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax K200D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The FH6 was introduced 3 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH6 scores versus the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax K200D

 FH6 K200D 
RevealedJanuary 2012September 2008Fresher by 41 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic FH6

 K200D FH6 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax K200D

 FH6 K200D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 has outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH6 vs the K200D.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and K200D is 96 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and K200D.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH6 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH6 will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent FH6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K200D Portrait photography factors
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH6
Street photography with Pentax K200D
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (119g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
heavier than others (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography information
Pentax K200D Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (119g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
47
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (690g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (119 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
9
can't record video
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Pentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Pentax K200D
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-09 2008-09-01
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lbs) 690 gr (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 561
Other
Battery life 280 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $129 $600