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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GF2
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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic GF1 versus Pentax K200D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly well matched but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The GF1 was introduced 14 months later than the K200D making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GF1 grades versus the K200D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Pentax K200D

 GF1 K200D 
AnnouncedOctober 2009September 2008Fresher by 14 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic GF1

 K200D GF1 

Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax K200D

 GF1 K200D 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF1 features outside measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF1 versus Pentax K200D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GF1 versus the K200D.

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and K200D is 85 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF1 and K200D.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF1 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GF1 will give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GF1 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Street photography features
Pentax K200D Street photography features
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
44
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
good battery (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Travel photography information
Pentax K200D Travel photography information
59
good battery (380 shots)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
47
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (690 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF1
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
60
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
25
provides face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Pentax K200D
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-10-14 2008-09-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD -
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format AVCHD Lite -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 385 gr (0.85 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 64
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 11.4
DXO Low light rating 513 561
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $600