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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(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
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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D S
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Pentax K200D

 ZS30 K200D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2008Fresher by 53 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic ZS30

 K200D ZS30 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax K200D

 ZS30 K200D 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and K200D is 92 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K200D Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Street photography features
Pentax K200D Street photography features
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (198g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
heavier than competitors in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography advice
Pentax K200D Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (198 grams)
has touch to focus
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (690g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
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quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (198g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
9
no video
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Pentax K200D
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