Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K200D
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
(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
- Announced September 2008
- Older Model is Pentax K100D S
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K200D Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic ZS30 versus Pentax K200D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and K200D (10MP) and the ZS30 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS30 was revealed 4 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS30 matches up against the K200D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K200D Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Pentax K200D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Pentax K200D
ZS30 | K200D | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | September 2008 | Fresher by 53 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic ZS30
K200D | ZS30 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax K200D
ZS30 | K200D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS30 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS30 versus Pentax K200D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS30 versus the K200D.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and K200D is 92 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS30 and K200D.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS30 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS30 will produce greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern ZS30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Pentax K200D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Pentax K200D |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2008-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lb) | 690 grams (1.52 lb) |
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 All around 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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $250 | $600 |