Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K200D

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Pentax K200D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

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).

Examine the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K200D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.