Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K200D

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K200D, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is pretty similar but the FS7 (1/2.5") and K200D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was revealed 5 months later than the K200D so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FS7 matches up vs the K200D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Pentax K200D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K200D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FS7 compared to the K200D.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and K200D is 95 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and K200D.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FS7 has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more difficult.