Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K200D

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K200D, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and K200D (10MP) and the LX10 (1") and K200D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX10 was brought out 8 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the LX10 scores versus the K200D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX10 comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K200D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the LX10 against the K200D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX10 and K200D is 88 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and K200D.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic LX10 will result in more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher LX10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.