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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax K200D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is pretty similar but the FX48 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FX48 was revealed 5 months later than the K200D and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX48 matches up vs the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax K200D

 FX48 K200D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic FX48

 K200D FX48 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K200D

 FX48 K200D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009September 2008Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX48 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax K200D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FX48 versus the K200D.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and K200D is 95 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and K200D.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX48 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FX48 will deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K200D Portrait photography highlights
27
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX48
Street photography with Pentax K200D
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
heavier than competition in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography information
Pentax K200D Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography factors
Pentax K200D Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
47
environment sealing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (690 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography info
Pentax K200D Landscape photography info
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
56
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging details
Pentax K200D Vlogging details
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Pentax K200D
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-01-27 2008-09-01
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 690 grams (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 561
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $325 $600