Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K200D

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ80 versus Pentax K200D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and K200D (10MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ80 was unveiled 8 years after the K200D which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ80 grades versus the K200D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Pentax K200D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ80 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ80 versus Pentax K200D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ80 and the K200D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and K200D is 63 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and K200D.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ80 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ80 will produce greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger FZ80 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.