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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K200D Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K200D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The XS1 was unveiled 4 years after the K200D which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the XS1 grades vs the K200D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax K200D

 XS1 K200D 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2008Newer by 53 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic XS1

 K200D XS1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K200D

 XS1 K200D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the XS1 against the K200D.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and K200D is 97 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and K200D.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XS1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic XS1 will offer extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern XS1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography information
Pentax K200D Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
more heavy than competitors (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography information
Pentax K200D Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography advice
Pentax K200D Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (103g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
47
weather sealing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (690g)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography features
Pentax K200D Landscape photography features
39
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging information
Pentax K200D Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax K200D
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-07 2008-09-01
Physical type 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 aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 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 format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lbs) 690 grams (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 561
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $600