Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200/Panasonic-FZ200-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Launched July 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
- Updated by Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Introduced June 2011
- Successor is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The FZ200 was launched 14 months later than the Q which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ200 grades vs the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Pentax Q. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax Q
FZ200 | Q | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | June 2011 | Fresher by 14 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FZ200
Q | FZ200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax Q
FZ200 | Q | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 offers external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ200 versus the Q.
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q size comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Pentax-Q-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and Q is 65 and 93 respectively.
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Pentax-Q-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and Q.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher FZ200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Pentax-Q-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Pentax-Q-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Pentax Q |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine VII FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 588 gr (1.30 lb) | 180 gr (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 37 | 47 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.1 | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 114 | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 images | 230 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $499 | $695 |