Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K200D
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K200D Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Pentax K200D
GM5 | K200D | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | September 2008 | More recent by 74 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic GM5
K200D | GM5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax K200D
GM5 | K200D | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K200D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and K200D is 91 and 61 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Pentax K200D | |
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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 |