Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ200 was released 10 months earlier than the K-5 IIs which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ200 grades versus the K-5 IIs with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 has got physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ200 vs the K-5 IIs.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and K-5 IIs is 65 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and K-5 IIs.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ200 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-5 IIs will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FZ200 will be behind in sensor technology.