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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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
  • Launched September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K200D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is pretty similar but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and K200D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The ZS1 was brought out 9 months after the K200D and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZS1 matches up against the K200D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Pentax K200D

 ZS1 K200D 
LaunchedMay 2009September 2008More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic ZS1

 K200D ZS1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax K200D

 ZS1 K200D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS1 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K200D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS1 and the K200D.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and K200D is 91 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and K200D.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The ZS1 uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The newer ZS1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K200D Portrait photography factors
25
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Street photography details
Pentax K200D Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
heavier than competitors in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography information
Pentax K200D Travel photography information
63
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
47
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (690g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
56
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS1
Vlogging with Pentax K200D
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
9
no video recording
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Pentax K200D
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-05-14 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 229 gr (0.50 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $600