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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K200D Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K200D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the SZ10 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The SZ10 was introduced 6 years after the K200D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SZ10 scores against the K200D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax K200D

 SZ10 K200D 
IntroducedJanuary 2015September 2008Newer by 78 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic SZ10

 K200D SZ10 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K200D

 SZ10 K200D 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ10 compared to the K200D.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and K200D is 93 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and K200D.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ10 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic SZ10 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography info
Pentax K200D Portrait photography info
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography highlights
Pentax K200D Street photography highlights
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
more heavy than competition (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
low frames per second (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K200D Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors (177g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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environment sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (690 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography info
Pentax K200D Landscape photography info
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
small screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Pentax K200D
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-01-06 2008-09-01
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.4fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lbs) 690 gr (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 pictures -
Battery format 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
Launch cost $200 $600