Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K200D
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Launched December 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic LX3
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX7
(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
- Revealed September 2008
- Older Model is Pentax K100D S
Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K200D Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K200D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively well matched but the LX5 (1/1.63") and K200D (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LX5 was announced 3 years later than the K200D and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the LX5 scores versus the K200D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K200D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Pentax K200D
LX5 | K200D | |||
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Revealed | December 2011 | September 2008 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic LX5
K200D | LX5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax K200D
LX5 | K200D | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K200D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the LX5 against the K200D.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and K200D is 88 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX5 and K200D.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The LX5 contains the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern LX5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Pentax K200D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Pentax K200D |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-12-15 | 2008-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) | 690 gr (1.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 41 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.6 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | 132 | 561 |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $294 | $600 |