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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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
  • Launched September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K200D Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax K200D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively similar but the FX580 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FX580 was introduced 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 FX580 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FX580 grades versus the K200D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Pentax K200D

 FX580 K200D 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic FX580

 K200D FX580 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax K200D

 FX580 K200D 
LaunchedJanuary 2009September 2008Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX580 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FX580 compared to the K200D.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and K200D is 95 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and K200D.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FX580 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FX580 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K200D Portrait photography factors
26
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX580
Street photography with Pentax K200D
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
heavier than competition in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography features
Pentax K200D Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography details
Pentax K200D Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
47
environment proof
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (690g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
56
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging details
Pentax K200D Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Pentax K200D
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax K200D
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 690 grams (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 561
Other
Battery ID - 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 One One
Launch cost $499 $600