Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K200D

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic G85 and Pentax K200D, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The G85 was launched 8 years after the K200D which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G85 scores vs the K200D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G85 has physical measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G85 and Pentax K200D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G85 versus the K200D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G85 and K200D is 69 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and K200D.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G85 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic G85 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern G85 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.