Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K200D

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax K200D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GM1 was manufactured 5 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GM1 grades versus the K200D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM1 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GM1 compared to the K200D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GM1 and K200D is 93 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GM1 and K200D.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GM1 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GM1 will result in greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher GM1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.