Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K200D
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
(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
- Launched September 2008
- Superseded the Pentax K100D S
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Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K200D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is very comparable but the ZR1 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZR1 was manufactured 11 months after the K200D so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZR1 matches up vs the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Pentax K200D
| ZR1 | K200D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 |  | September 2008 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic ZR1
| K200D | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax K200D
| ZR1 | K200D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR1 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ZR1 compared to the K200D.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and K200D is 94 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and K200D.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZR1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZR1 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent ZR1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax K200D | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax K200D |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2009-07-27 | 2008-09-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine V | - |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 151 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.10 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) | 690 gr (1.52 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 model | - | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $280 | $600 |
