Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-r

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very similar but the FZ200 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The FZ200 was introduced 17 months later than the K-r making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FZ200 matches up versus the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 has external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax K-r in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ200 versus the K-r.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and K-r is 65 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and K-r.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The FZ200 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh trickier. The fresher FZ200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.