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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ60 versus Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The FZ60 was released 3 years later than the K200D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ60 matches up against the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax K200D

 FZ60 K200D 
RevealedJuly 2012September 2008Fresher by 48 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic FZ60

 K200D FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K200D

 FZ60 K200D 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ60 against the K200D.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and K200D is 68 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and K200D.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ60 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ60 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher FZ60 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography features
Pentax K200D Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography info
Pentax K200D Street photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (493g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
more heavy than others in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery (450 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography information
Pentax K200D Travel photography information
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good battery (450 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (493g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (690g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging advice
Pentax K200D Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (493g)
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Pentax K200D
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-07-18 2008-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 493 grams (1.09 pounds) 690 grams (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 561
Other
Battery life 450 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $350 $600