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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ300
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced May 2006
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K110D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax K110D

 FZ200 K110D 
AnnouncedJuly 2012May 2006Fresher by 75 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kSharper screen (+250k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Panasonic FZ200

 K110D FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K110D

 FZ200 K110D 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography factors
Pentax K110D Street photography factors
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588 grams)
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography factors
Pentax K110D Sports photography factors
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (540 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography info
Pentax K110D Travel photography info
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better than average battery (540 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (588g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
45
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography details
Pentax K110D Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
Vlogging with Pentax K110D
63
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588 grams)
9
can't record video
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K110D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Pentax K110D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Pentax K110D
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-07-18 2006-05-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lb) 585 gr (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $1,000