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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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
  • Launched September 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax K200D Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax K200D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS3 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The ZS3 was launched 9 months after the K200D which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS3 matches up versus the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Pentax K200D

 ZS3 K200D 
LaunchedMay 2009September 2008More modern by 9 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic ZS3

 K200D ZS3 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Pentax K200D

 ZS3 K200D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS3 has got external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS3 vs the K200D.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and K200D is 91 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS3 and K200D.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The ZS3 offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The newer ZS3 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography information
Pentax K200D Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
heavier than average (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography advice
Pentax K200D Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
63
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
47
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (690 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging information
Pentax K200D Vlogging information
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
9
can't record video
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS3 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Pentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Pentax K200D
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ7 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-05-14 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format AVCHD Lite -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 229 gr (0.50 lb) 690 gr (1.52 lb)
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
Pricing at release $200 $600