Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-x

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Pentax K-x. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.