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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GM1
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
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K200D Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K200D, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GM5 was introduced 6 years later than the K200D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the GM5 matches up against the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Pentax K200D

 GM5 K200D 
IntroducedSeptember 2014September 2008More recent by 74 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic GM5

 K200D GM5 

Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax K200D

 GM5 K200D 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GM5 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GM5 vs the K200D.

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and K200D is 91 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM5 and K200D.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GM5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GM5 will give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger GM5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GM5
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GM5
Street photography with Pentax K200D
76
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than others (211g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K200D Sports photography highlights
48
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
max frames per second low (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Travel photography details
Pentax K200D Travel photography details
71
lighter than others (211 grams)
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
47
weather proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (690g)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GM5
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
56
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (2.7")
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (211 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
9
can't record video
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Pentax K200D
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-09-15 2008-09-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 5.8 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 211 gr (0.47 lb) 690 gr (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 64
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.4
DXO Low light rating 721 561
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLH7 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $966 $600