Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K200D

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K200D, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH4 was brought out 5 years after the K200D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GH4 grades vs the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH4 enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 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).

Contrast the Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GH4 against the K200D.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and K200D is 66 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH4 and K200D.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH4 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GH4 will show greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer GH4 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.