Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax K200D

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax K200D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 4 years later than the K200D and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the K200D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax K200D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the K200D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and K200D is 91 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and K200D.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-ZR700 will give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.