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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • Successor is Panasonic G7
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
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic G6 versus Pentax K200D, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The G6 was introduced 4 years after the K200D which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G6 grades vs the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Pentax K200D

 G6 K200D 
ReleasedApril 2013September 2008More modern by 57 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic G6

 K200D G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Pentax K200D

 G6 K200D 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G6 against the K200D.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and K200D is 74 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and K200D.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G6 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G6 will offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer G6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography information
Pentax K200D Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography details
Pentax K200D Street photography details
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
more heavy than others in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography factors
Pentax K200D Sports photography factors
56
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography info
Pentax K200D Travel photography info
72
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse function
47
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (690 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
67
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
56
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Pentax K200D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Pentax K200D
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-04-24 2008-09-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 64
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.4
DXO Low light score 639 561
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $750 $600