Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-5 II

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax K-5 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The FZ200 was unveiled 10 months before the K-5 II and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ200 scores versus the K-5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 features outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax K-5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ200 and the K-5 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and K-5 II is 65 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and K-5 II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ200 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-5 II will resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.