Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K200D

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.