Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K200D

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the ZS45 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The ZS45 was unveiled 6 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS45 matches up against the K200D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Pentax K200D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 provides external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 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).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K200D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS45 compared to the K200D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and K200D is 91 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS45 and K200D.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS45 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS45 will provide greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger ZS45 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.