Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K200D

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax K200D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively well matched but the FZ35 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ35 was launched 23 months after the K200D which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ35 scores against the K200D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ35 versus the K200D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and K200D is 72 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and K200D.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ35 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ35 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer FZ35 will have an edge in sensor tech.