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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2008
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the FX75 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FX75 was announced 22 months later than the K200D making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FX75 grades against the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax K200D

 FX75 K200D 
AnnouncedJune 2010September 2008Fresher by 22 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic FX75

 K200D FX75 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K200D

 FX75 K200D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K200D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FX75 and the K200D.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and K200D is 94 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and K200D.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FX75 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FX75 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger FX75 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography information
Pentax K200D Portrait photography information
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography advice
Pentax K200D Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
heavier than others (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography advice
Pentax K200D Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography info
Pentax K200D Travel photography info
67
features touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
47
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (690 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K200D Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
56
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
Vlogging with Pentax K200D
31
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Pentax K200D
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-06-01 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 690 gr (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $139 $600