Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K100D S

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K100D S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FZ200 was unveiled 5 years after the K100D S which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ200 grades vs the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Pentax K100D Super. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 enjoys outer measurements 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 K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FZ200 compared to the K100D S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and K100D S is 65 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and K100D S.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ200 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ200 will render greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer FZ200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.