Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K200D
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K200D Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax K200D
XS1 | K200D | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | September 2008 | Newer by 53 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic XS1
K200D | XS1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K200D
XS1 | K200D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
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.
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.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Pentax K200D | |
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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 |