Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K110D

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K110D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The FZ200 was introduced 6 years later than the K110D and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ200 scores vs the K110D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Pentax K110D. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ200 provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K110D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ200 versus the K110D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and K110D is 65 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and K110D.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ200 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ200 will give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern FZ200 provides an edge in sensor technology.