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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K200D Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K200D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the ZS25 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS25 was unveiled 4 years later than the K200D and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS25 scores versus the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax K200D

 ZS25 K200D 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2008More recent by 53 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic ZS25

 K200D ZS25 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K200D

 ZS25 K200D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K200D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS25 versus the K200D.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and K200D is 93 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and K200D.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS25 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS25 will give you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern ZS25 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
Pentax K200D Portrait photography information
32
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
Street photography with Pentax K200D
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others in class (193g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
heavier than competition in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography info
Pentax K200D Sports photography info
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K200D Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
47
weather sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (690 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K200D Landscape photography advice
43
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (2.7")
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging details
Pentax K200D Vlogging details
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
9
no video recording
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Pentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Pentax K200D
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-01-07 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 690 grams (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 561
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $600