Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-5

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon D200 and Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and K-5 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D200 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the K-5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D200 scores against the K-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D200 & Pentax K-5. The full galleries are available at Nikon D200 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D200 features outside measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the D200 and the K-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D200 and K-5 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D200 and K-5.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-5 to give you more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older D200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.