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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K200D Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic S3 and Pentax K200D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S3 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the S3 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The S3 was revealed 2 years later than the K200D and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S3 scores versus the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Pentax K200D

 S3 K200D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011September 2008More recent by 29 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic S3

 K200D S3 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Pentax K200D

 S3 K200D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S3 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S3 compared to the K200D.

Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and K200D is 96 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3 and K200D.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S3 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic S3 will give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern S3 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S3 Street photography information
Pentax K200D Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
heavier than competitors (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S3 Sports photography details
Pentax K200D Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S3
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
68
lighter than others (117 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
47
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (690g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S3 Landscape photography features
Pentax K200D Landscape photography features
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S3 Vlogging factors
Pentax K200D Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
9
can't record video
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S3 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Pentax K200D
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2008-09-01
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lb) 690 grams (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $110 $600