Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K200D

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic GX8 versus Pentax K200D, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and K200D (10MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX8 was announced 6 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX8 grades vs the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX8 has got external measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GX8 compared to the K200D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and K200D is 74 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and K200D.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX8 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GX8 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher GX8 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.