Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K200D
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Announced October 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic LX5
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
- Revealed September 2008
- Replaced the Pentax K100D S
Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K200D Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is very similar but the LX7 (1/1.7") and K200D (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe LX7 was unveiled 4 years later than the K200D and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the LX7 scores against the K200D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K200D Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Pentax K200D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Pentax K200D
LX7 | K200D | |||
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Revealed | October 2012 | September 2008 | Fresher by 51 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic LX7
K200D | LX7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax K200D
LX7 | K200D | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 features external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax K200D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the LX7 vs the K200D.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and K200D is 86 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and K200D.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The LX7 includes the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh more challenging. The newer LX7 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Pentax K200D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Pentax K200D |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2012-10-15 | 2008-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lb) | 690 grams (1.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 50 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | 147 | 561 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $400 | $600 |