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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
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
  • Released September 2008
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K200D Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax K200D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The FX700 was unveiled 23 months after the K200D which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FX700 scores versus the K200D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax K200D

 FX700 K200D 
ReleasedJuly 2010September 2008Newer by 23 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic FX700

 K200D FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax K200D

 FX700 K200D 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FX700 vs the K200D.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and K200D is 94 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and K200D.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FX700 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FX700 will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern FX700 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
38
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX700
Street photography with Pentax K200D
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
heavier than average in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
47
weather proofing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (690g)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K200D Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.7")
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Pentax K200D
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-07-21 2008-09-01
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display 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 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 690g (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $600