Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K200D
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K200D Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Pentax K200D
ZS5 | K200D | |||
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Released | June 2010 | September 2008 | More modern by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic ZS5
K200D | ZS5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax K200D
ZS5 | K200D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Compare the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax K200D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and K200D is 92 and 61 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Pentax K200D | |
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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 |