Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K200D

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic SZ1 versus Pentax K200D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the SZ1 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ1 was brought out 3 years after the K200D which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ1 scores against the K200D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ1 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ1 versus Pentax K200D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ1 and the K200D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and K200D is 95 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and K200D.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic SZ1 will resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SZ1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.