Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D200 & Pentax K-1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D200 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.