Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-500

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FZ200 was brought out 16 months earlier than the K-500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ200 grades against the K-500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Pentax K-500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-500 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ200 against the K-500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and K-500 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and K-500.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ200 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-500 will offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FZ200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.