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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF3
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K200D Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K200D, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is pretty close but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF2 was released 2 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GF2 scores vs the K200D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Pentax K200D

 GF2 K200D 
RevealedFebruary 2011September 2008More recent by 31 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic GF2

 K200D GF2 

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Pentax K200D

 GF2 K200D 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 features outer measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K200D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GF2 vs the K200D.

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and K200D is 88 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and K200D.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF2 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GF2 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent GF2 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography info
Pentax K200D Street photography info
65
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Sports photography features
Pentax K200D Sports photography features
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Travel photography factors
Pentax K200D Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
47
environment proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Vlogging advice
Pentax K200D Vlogging advice
32
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Pentax K200D
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Pentax K200D
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-02-24 2008-09-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 grams (0.68 lb) 690 grams (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 64
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 11.4
DXO Low light rating 506 561
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $330 $600