Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K200D

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G100 versus Pentax K200D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and K200D (10MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was launched 11 years after the K200D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G100 scores versus the K200D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Panasonic G100 versus Pentax K200D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G100 vs the K200D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and K200D is 81 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and K200D.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G100 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G100 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger G100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.