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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS200
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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K200D, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and K200D (10MP) and the ZS100 (1") and K200D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS100 was revealed 7 years later than the K200D and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS100 matches up versus the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax K200D

 ZS100 K200D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016September 2008More recent by 90 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic ZS100

 K200D ZS100 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax K200D

 ZS100 K200D 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS100 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while 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).

See the Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K200D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ZS100 vs the K200D.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and K200D is 87 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and K200D.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS100 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern ZS100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography details
Pentax K200D Portrait photography details
64
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Street photography info
Pentax K200D Street photography info
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
screen does not articulate
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
heavier than others in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography factors
Pentax K200D Sports photography factors
67
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
47
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (690 grams)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography details
Pentax K200D Landscape photography details
68
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging factors
Pentax K200D Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (312g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
9
no video
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Pentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Pentax K200D
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ100 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2016-01-05 2008-09-01
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.9 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 312 gr (0.69 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 64
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 11.4
DXO Low light score 559 561
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $700 $600