Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax K-r
FZ200 | K-r | |||
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Released | July 2012 | March 2011 | More recent by 17 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic FZ200
K-r | FZ200 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K-r
FZ200 | K-r | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Pentax K-r | |
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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 |