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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K200D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Pentax K200D

 FZ80 K200D 
IntroducedJanuary 2017September 2008More modern by 102 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic FZ80

 K200D FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K200D

 FZ80 K200D 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
58
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography highlights
Pentax K200D Street photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (616 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
more heavy than average (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
57
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
59
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than average in class (616 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
47
weather proof
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (690 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
really wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
Vlogging with Pentax K200D
28
really wide (20mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (616 grams)
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Pentax K200D
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-01-04 2008-09-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 grams (1.36 pounds) 690 grams (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 561
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $600