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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Launched August 2010
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
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic G10 and Pentax K200D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is very similar but the G10 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G10 was unveiled 24 months later than the K200D making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G10 scores versus the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax K200D

 G10 K200D 
ReleasedAugust 2010September 2008More recent by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic G10

 K200D G10 

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax K200D

 G10 K200D 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G10 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the G10 and the K200D.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and K200D is 72 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and K200D.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G10 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic G10 will deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern G10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G10
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Street photography camera
58
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
heavier than others in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography advice
Pentax K200D Sports photography advice
44
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G10
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
54
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
47
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (690 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 Landscape photography details
Pentax K200D Landscape photography details
59
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
56
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 Vlogging features
Pentax K200D Vlogging features
23
provides face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
9
can't record video
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Pentax K200D
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-08-09 2008-09-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 388 grams (0.86 lb) 690 grams (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 64
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 11.4
DXO Low light score 411 561
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $550 $600