Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K200D

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax K200D, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the TS10 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS10 was introduced 17 months later than the K200D which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS10 grades vs the K200D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax K200D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TS10 vs the K200D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and K200D is 93 and 61 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and K200D.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS10 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic TS10 will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TS10 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.