Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K200D

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K200D, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP7 was unveiled 2 years after the K200D which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP7 matches up versus the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Pentax K200D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K200D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FP7 and the K200D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and K200D is 95 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and K200D.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP7 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FP7 will result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FP7 will have an advantage in sensor technology.