Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-3

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and K-3 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D200 was introduced 9 years prior to the K-3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the D200 matches up versus the K-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D200 and Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D200 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D200 comes with exterior dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D200 vs the K-3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D200 and K-3 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D200 and K-3.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K-3 to give you more detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older D200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.