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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic TS20 versus Pentax K200D, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the TS20 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The TS20 was announced 3 years after the K200D which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the TS20 scores versus the K200D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax K200D

 TS20 K200D 
RevealedJanuary 2012September 2008More modern by 42 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic TS20

 K200D TS20 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K200D

 TS20 K200D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and 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, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TS20 against the K200D.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and K200D is 95 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and K200D.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS20 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic TS20 will give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher TS20 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competitors (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
heavier than others (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
Pentax K200D Travel photography info
70
lighter than competitors (142g)
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
47
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (690g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography details
Pentax K200D Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
56
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
Vlogging with Pentax K200D
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax K200D
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax K200D
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-31 2008-09-01
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 690 grams (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $179 $600