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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
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
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS35 was revealed 5 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS35 scores vs the K200D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax K200D

 ZS35 K200D 
IntroducedJanuary 2014September 2008More recent by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic ZS35

 K200D ZS35 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax K200D

 ZS35 K200D 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 has external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has sizing 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 ZS35 vs Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ZS35 versus the K200D.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and K200D is 89 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and K200D.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS35 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS35 will result in more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS35 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K200D Portrait photography factors
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
Street photography with Pentax K200D
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
heavier than competitors in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
Pentax K200D Sports photography details
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography advice
Pentax K200D Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others (305g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
47
environment proof
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (690g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K200D Landscape photography highlights
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
56
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
9
no video
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax K200D
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-06 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 area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 21 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 690 grams (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $600