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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K200D

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
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
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K200D Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K200D, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is very well matched but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The GH5S was revealed 9 years later than the K200D and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GH5S scores versus the K200D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Pentax K200D

 GH5S K200D 
ReleasedJanuary 2018September 2008Fresher by 114 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic GH5S

 K200D GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K200D

 GH5S K200D 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GH5S against the K200D.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and K200D is 62 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and K200D.

As you can see, both cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The GH5S provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The more modern GH5S should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
62
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography information
Pentax K200D Street photography information
68
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography factors
Pentax K200D Sports photography factors
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
61
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
47
weather proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography information
Pentax K200D Landscape photography information
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging information
Pentax K200D Vlogging information
68
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPentax K200D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Pentax K200D
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2018-01-08 2008-09-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3680 x 2760 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 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 life 440 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 2 Single
Retail pricing $2,498 $600