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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ300
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released March 2011
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-r Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax K-r

 FZ200 K-r 
ReleasedJuly 2012March 2011More recent by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic FZ200

 K-r FZ200 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K-r

 FZ200 K-r 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Pentax K-r
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
63
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Street photography camera
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Sports photography camera
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery life (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Travel photography camera
55
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
47
flash built-in
terrible battery life (470 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-r Landscape photography features
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (470 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging information
Pentax K-r Vlogging information
63
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Pentax K-r
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Pentax K-r
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-07-18 2011-03-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII FHD Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588g (1.30 pounds) 598g (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 72
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.4
DXO Low light rating 114 755
Other
Battery life 540 shots 470 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $1,100