Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K200D

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Pentax K200D, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and K200D (10MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and K200D (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 was introduced 5 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ1000 matches up against the K200D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 enjoys external dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Pentax K200D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 against the K200D.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and K200D is 55 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 and K200D.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 will result in extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.