Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-1 II

Below, we are looking at the Nikon D200 versus Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the D200 (APS-C) and K-1 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The D200 was unveiled 13 years earlier than the K-1 II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the D200 grades vs the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D200 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D200 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D200 has got external dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

See the Nikon D200 versus Pentax K-1 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D200 compared to the K-1 II.

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

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D200 and K-1 II.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D200 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-1 II will offer you greater detail having an extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.