Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K200D

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS40 versus Pentax K200D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and K200D (10MP) and the ZS40 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS40 was unveiled 5 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS40 grades vs the K200D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Pentax K200D. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS40 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS40 versus the K200D.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and K200D is 90 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS40 and K200D.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS40 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS40 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS40 will have an edge in sensor innovation.