Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K200D

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS50 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The ZS50 was revealed 6 years later than the K200D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS50 scores against the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Pentax K200D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS50 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K200D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS50 vs the K200D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and K200D is 90 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and K200D.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS50 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS50 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS50 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.