Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K200D

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K200D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the LZ20 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The LZ20 was revealed 3 years after the K200D which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the LZ20 scores against the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Pentax K200D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ20 enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K200D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the LZ20 against the K200D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and K200D is 71 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and K200D.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LZ20 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic LZ20 will offer more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern LZ20 should have an edge in sensor technology.