Pentax K200D vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K200D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      BrandPentaxPanasonic
      ModelK200DLumix DMC-GX850
      Predecessor ModelPentax K100D Super
      MSRP$549 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K200D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels11 Megapixel16.84 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Pentax K200D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25924592 x 3448
      Other Resolutions3008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, MPO, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsNormal, Fine, SuperfineFine, standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
      Focus Pentax K200D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points1149
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenNatural-Bright-Matte II
      Optics Pentax K200D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Micro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K200D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K200D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x
      Shutter Pentax K200D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/500 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.8 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Pentax K200D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 1004.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/50 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemPentax P-TTL series
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax K200D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram, Auto, Manual, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, SceneAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Pentax K200D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      DxO Low Light ISO561586
      DxO Color Depth22.423.2
      DxO Dynamic Range11.413.3
      DxO Overall Score6473
      Video Pentax K200D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Pentax K200D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K200D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Pentax K200D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F/0-40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature:
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Pentax K200D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Dimensions134 x 95 x 74 mm (5.28 x 3.74 x 2.91")107 x 65 x 33 mm (4.21 x 2.56 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)690 g (1.52 lb / 24.34 oz)269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.65 x 5.6 x 4.15"
      Package Weight1.475 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K200D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Battery Pack4 x AADMW-BLH7
      Battery Life210 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Pentax K200D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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