Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K200D

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively similar but the S1 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was introduced 2 years later than the K200D and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S1 matches up against the K200D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax K200D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S1 against the K200D.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and K200D is 96 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and K200D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer S1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.