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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF6
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF8
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
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D S
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF7 versus Pentax K200D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF7 was released 6 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GF7 grades versus the K200D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Pentax K200D

 GF7 K200D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015September 2008Fresher by 79 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic GF7

 K200D GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K200D

 GF7 K200D 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 provides exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF7 versus Pentax K200D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GF7 and the K200D.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and K200D is 90 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and K200D.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF7 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GF7 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer GF7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography features
Pentax K200D Portrait photography features
65
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Street photography info
Pentax K200D Street photography info
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
more heavy than competitors in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Travel photography info
Pentax K200D Travel photography info
70
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
47
environment sealing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (690g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography details
Pentax K200D Landscape photography details
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 per charge)
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF7
Vlogging with Pentax K200D
33
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Pentax K200D
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Pentax K200D
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-01 2008-09-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.8fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 266 grams (0.59 pounds) 690 grams (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $308 $600