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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH3
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH5
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
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K200D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Pentax K200D

 GH4 K200D 
IntroducedFebruary 2014September 2008Newer by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kSharper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic GH4

 K200D GH4 

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K200D

 GH4 K200D 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

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

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Portrait photography details
Pentax K200D Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Street photography highlights
Pentax K200D Street photography highlights
71
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than others (560g)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
more heavy than competition (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than others (560g)
weather sealing
has focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
47
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (690g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography information
Pentax K200D Landscape photography information
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
56
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Vlogging features
Pentax K200D Vlogging features
71
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
lighter than others (560g)
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Pentax K200D
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-02-07 2008-09-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IX -
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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 17.00 m (at ISO 200) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560 grams (1.23 lb) 690 grams (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 74 64
DXO Color Depth rating 23.2 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 11.4
DXO Low light rating 791 561
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,500 $600