Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax K200D

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ40 versus Pentax K200D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the FZ40 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The FZ40 was released 23 months after the K200D making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ40 grades versus the K200D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ40 comes with external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ40 versus Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ40 against the K200D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and K200D is 68 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ40 and K200D.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ40 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ40 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ40 provides an edge in sensor innovation.