Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, 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 IIs (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D200 was introduced 8 years earlier than the K-5 IIs which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D200 matches up against the K-5 IIs with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D200 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D200 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D200 offers outside dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the D200 versus the K-5 IIs.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D200 and K-5 IIs is 55 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D200 and K-5 IIs.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax K-5 IIs to give extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged D200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.