Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-01

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.