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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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
  • Released September 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax K200D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is very comparable but the ZS5 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS5 was announced 22 months after the K200D making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS5 matches up against the K200D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Pentax K200D

 ZS5 K200D 
ReleasedJune 2010September 2008More modern by 22 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic ZS5

 K200D ZS5 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax K200D

 ZS5 K200D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS5 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS5 and the K200D.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and K200D is 92 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and K200D.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS5 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS5 will provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern ZS5 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
27
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
Street photography with Pentax K200D
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
heavier than competitors (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography features
Pentax K200D Sports photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
Pentax K200D Travel photography information
63
lighter than competitors (214g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
47
environment proofing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (690g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography information
Pentax K200D Landscape photography information
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging factors
Pentax K200D Vlogging factors
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Pentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Pentax K200D
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-06-16 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 214 grams (0.47 lb) 690 grams (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" 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
Cost at release $300 $600