Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K200D

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K200D, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP5 was announced 2 years after the K200D which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FP5 scores vs the K200D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP5 compared to the K200D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and K200D is 95 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and K200D.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FP5 will provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent FP5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.