Nikon D200 vs Pentax K10D

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon D200 vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D200 (10MP) and the K10D (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D200 was manufactured 9 months prior to the K10D and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D200 matches up versus the K10D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D200 & Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D200 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D200 provides outer measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D200 and the K10D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D200 and K10D is 55 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D200 and K10D.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older D200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.