Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K200D

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP8 versus Pentax K200D, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is pretty comparable but the FP8 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The FP8 was unveiled 11 months later than the K200D which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP8 scores versus the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Pentax K200D. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP8 compared to the K200D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and K200D is 95 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and K200D.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP8 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FP8 will show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FP8 should have an edge in sensor tech.