Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K200D

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax K200D, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP2 was unveiled 17 months after the K200D which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FP2 scores against the K200D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Pentax K200D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax K200D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP2 versus the K200D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and K200D is 95 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and K200D.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP2 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FP2 will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger FP2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.