Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K200D

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K200D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The FZ70 was launched 4 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ70 scores against the K200D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K200D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ70 and the K200D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and K200D is 63 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and K200D.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ70 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ70 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger FZ70 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.