Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K200D

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.