Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K200D

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax K200D, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is very comparable but the FS42 (1/2.5") and K200D (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS42 was introduced 8 months later than the K200D and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS42 scores vs the K200D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 has got external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax K200D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FS42 compared to the K200D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and K200D is 95 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and K200D.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The FS42 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The newer FS42 will have a benefit in sensor tech.