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Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Pentax K200D
(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
  • Released September 2008
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D S
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Pentax K200D, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Leica and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and K200D (10MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and K200D (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was revealed 4 years later than the K200D and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M Typ 240 scores vs the K200D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Pentax K200D

 M Typ 240 K200D 
ReleasedSeptember 2012September 2008Fresher by 50 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Leica M Typ 240

 K200D M Typ 240 

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Pentax K200D

 M Typ 240 K200D 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 provides physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Leica M Typ 240 versus Pentax K200D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the K200D.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and K200D is 74 and 61 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and K200D.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 240 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger M Typ 240 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography info
Pentax K200D Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography features
Pentax K200D Street photography features
68
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
heavier than competition (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography info
Pentax K200D Sports photography info
56
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proofing
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K200D Travel photography highlights
63
environment proofing
decent megapixels (24MP)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
47
environment sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (690 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 240
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
56
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging advice
Pentax K200D Vlogging advice
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
9
can't record video
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Pentax K200D
 Leica M Typ 240Pentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Pentax
Model Leica M Typ 240 Pentax K200D
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-09-17 2008-09-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 5952 x 3976 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 59 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lb) 690g (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 64
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 11.4
DXO Low light score 1860 561
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
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