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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Pentax K200D
(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
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K200D Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K200D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The ZS10 was revealed 2 years after the K200D which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS10 matches up against the K200D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax K200D

 ZS10 K200D 
RevealedJanuary 2011September 2008More modern by 30 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic ZS10

 K200D ZS10 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K200D

 ZS10 K200D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS10 against the K200D.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and K200D is 91 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and K200D.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS10 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS10 will render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
Pentax K200D Portrait photography features
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography advice
Pentax K200D Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
more heavy than others (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography details
Pentax K200D Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
features touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (260 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
47
weather proofing
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (690g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography info
Pentax K200D Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
56
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Pentax K200D
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rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
9
can't record video
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Pentax K200D
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-01-25 2008-09-01
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 pounds) 690 grams (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life 260 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $600