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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Older Model is Panasonic G1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G3
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Launched September 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K200D Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K200D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively comparable but the G2 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The G2 was manufactured 23 months after the K200D which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G2 grades vs the K200D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Pentax K200D

 G2 K200D 
LaunchedJuly 2010September 2008More modern by 23 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic G2

 K200D G2 

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Pentax K200D

 G2 K200D 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K200D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G2 compared to the K200D.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and K200D is 72 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and K200D.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G2 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G2 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher G2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K200D Portrait photography highlights
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G2
Street photography with Pentax K200D
65
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (428 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
more heavy than average (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 Sports photography information
Pentax K200D Sports photography information
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography factors
Pentax K200D Travel photography factors
58
boasts focus by touch
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (428 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
47
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (690 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography details
Pentax K200D Landscape photography details
57
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
56
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G2
Vlogging with Pentax K200D
61
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
includes external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than others in class (428g)
9
no video
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Pentax K200D
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-07-12 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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 pounds) 690g (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 64
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 11.4
DXO Low light rating 493 561
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,000 $600