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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K200D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the S2 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The S2 was released 3 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S2 grades versus the K200D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Pentax K200D

 S2 K200D 
RevealedJanuary 2012September 2008Fresher by 41 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic S2

 K200D S2 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Pentax K200D

 S2 K200D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S2 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S2 versus the K200D.

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2 and K200D is 96 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2 and K200D.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S2 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S2 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer S2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 Street photography features
Pentax K200D Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
heavier than average in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S2 Sports photography details
Pentax K200D Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S2
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
70
great battery power (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
47
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (690g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (112g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
9
no video
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Pentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Pentax K200D
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-01-09 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 112 gr (0.25 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 280 photos -
Battery style 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 1 1
Launch price $109 $600