Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K200D

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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.