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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic LX5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
Pentax K200D
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Pentax K200D

 LX7 K200D 
RevealedOctober 2012September 2008Fresher by 51 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic LX7

 K200D LX7 

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax K200D

 LX7 K200D 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and K200D is 86 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K200D Portrait photography highlights
45
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX7
Street photography with Pentax K200D
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
heavier than competitors (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Sports photography factors
Pentax K200D Sports photography factors
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery life (330 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
47
environment proofing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (690g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
57
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
56
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Vlogging features
Pentax K200D Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition (298 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Pentax K200D
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