Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K200D

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax K200D, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS6 was manufactured 6 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TS6 grades against the K200D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TS6 vs the K200D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and K200D is 91 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and K200D.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS6 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic TS6 will provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern TS6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.