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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Released May 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic G6
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
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K200D, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 was manufactured 6 years after the K200D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G7 scores against the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Pentax K200D

 G7 K200D 
ReleasedMay 2015September 2008Newer by 82 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic G7

 K200D G7 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Pentax K200D

 G7 K200D 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G7 enjoys exterior measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K200D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 vs the K200D.

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G7 and K200D is 71 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and K200D.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic G7 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern G7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
54
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G7
Street photography with Pentax K200D
72
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G7
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
55
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
no image stabilization
bad battery life (350 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
71
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (350 per charge)
47
environment sealing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (690 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K200D Landscape photography factors
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery life (350 per charge)
56
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G7
Vlogging with Pentax K200D
72
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Pentax K200D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Pentax K200D
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2015-05-19 2008-09-01
Body design 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 area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.30 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 pounds) 690 grams (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 561
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery format 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $800 $600