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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX7
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
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K200D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax K200D

 LX10 K200D 
IntroducedSeptember 2016September 2008Fresher by 98 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic LX10

 K200D LX10 

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K200D

 LX10 K200D 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

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

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX10
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
54
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Street photography factors
Pentax K200D Street photography factors
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (310 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
heavier than competitors (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Sports photography factors
Pentax K200D Sports photography factors
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX10
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
75
lighter than competition in class (310 grams)
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
terrible battery life (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
47
environment sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (690 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography information
Pentax K200D Landscape photography information
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
56
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Vlogging info
Pentax K200D Vlogging info
38
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (310g)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Pentax K200D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Pentax K200D
Also Known as Lumix DMC-LX15 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-09-19 2008-09-01
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MP4, H.264, AAC -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 gr (0.68 lb) 690 gr (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 20 64
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 11.4
DXO Low light rating 581 561
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $700 $600