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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-01, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The FZ200 was launched 2 months later than the K-01 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FZ200 matches up against the K-01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax K-01

 FZ200 K-01 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic FZ200

 K-01 FZ200 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K-01

 FZ200 K-01 
RevealedJuly 2012May 2012Similar age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 offers physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ200 versus the K-01.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and K-01 is 65 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and K-01.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ200 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K-01 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography factors
Pentax K-01 Street photography factors
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
more heavy than average (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography details
Pentax K-01 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (540 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-01 Travel photography advice
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better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (588g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
great battery pack (540 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than average (561 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
Landscape photography with Pentax K-01
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (540 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-01 Vlogging advice
63
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (561g)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Pentax K-01
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-07-18 2012-05-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 81
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 grams (1.30 pounds) 561 grams (1.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 79
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 12.9
DXO Low light score 114 1135
Other
Battery life 540 photos 540 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $499 $899