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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LZ30
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
  • Launched September 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K200D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Pentax K200D

 LZ20 K200D 
LaunchedJuly 2012September 2008Newer by 48 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic LZ20

 K200D LZ20 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K200D

 LZ20 K200D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

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

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ20
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Street photography highlights
Pentax K200D Street photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (499g)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
heavier than average (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
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excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
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great battery life (380 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (499g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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weather proofing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (690g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K200D Landscape photography highlights
45
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging factors
Pentax K200D Vlogging factors
25
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
9
no video
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Pentax K200D
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-07-18 2008-09-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 561
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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 Single Single
Retail price $250 $600