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Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Revealed February 2006
  • Succeeded the Nikon D100
  • Refreshed by Nikon D300
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • New Model is Pentax K-1 II
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Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the D200 (APS-C) and K-1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The D200 was revealed 11 years earlier than the K-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D200 grades against the K-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Pentax K-1

 D200 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Nikon D200

 K-1 D200 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2006More recent by 121 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Pentax K-1

 D200 K-1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D200 enjoys external measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D200 versus the K-1.

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D200 and K-1 is 55 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D200 and K-1.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D200 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-1 will give you extra detail because of its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older D200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D200 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography factors
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
85
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D200 Street photography info
Pentax K-1 Street photography info
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good high ISO (204,800)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 Sports photography details
Pentax K-1 Sports photography details
51
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
low battery pack (760 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-1 Travel photography factors
51
weather proofing
flash built-in
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
weather proof
amazing megapixels (36 megapixels)
low battery pack (760 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (204,800)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (760 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D200
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
9
can't record video
31
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Pentax K-1
 Nikon D200Pentax K-1
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D200 Pentax K-1
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2006-02-23 2016-02-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 1600 204800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lb) 1010 grams (2.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 96
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 14.6
DXO Low light rating 583 3280
Other
Battery life - 760 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3e D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One 2
Launch price $999 $1,499