Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K200D

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic L1 versus Pentax K200D, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and K200D (10MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L1 was released 16 months earlier than the K200D which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L1 scores vs the K200D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 & Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic L1 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L1 features outer measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 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).

Look at the Panasonic L1 versus Pentax K200D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L1 and the K200D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L1 and K200D is 65 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L1 and K200D.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L1 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K200D will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.