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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-x

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-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ300
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched December 2009
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K-x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ200 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The FZ200 was revealed 2 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FZ200 matches up against the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax K-x

 FZ200 K-x 
LaunchedJuly 2012December 2009Fresher by 32 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic FZ200

 K-x FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K-x

 FZ200 K-x 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 features outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K-x in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ200 against the K-x.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and K-x is 65 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and K-x.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The FZ200 includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The more modern FZ200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
63
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography advice
Pentax K-x Street photography advice
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (588 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography features
Pentax K-x Sports photography features
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (540 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
61
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,900 shots)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography details
Pentax K-x Travel photography details
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great battery (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (588 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good battery pack (1,900 shots)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-x Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (540 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (1,900 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-x Vlogging factors
63
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (588g)
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Pentax K-x
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-07-18 2009-12-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lb) 580 gr (1.28 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 72
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.5
DXO Low light rating 114 811
Other
Battery life 540 images 1900 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $499 $600