Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K200D

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K200D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the SZ3 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ3 was launched 4 years after the K200D which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ3 matches up vs the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ3 features external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ3 vs the K200D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and K200D is 96 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ3 and K200D.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ3 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic SZ3 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SZ3 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.