Clicky

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced February 2006
  • Replaced the Nikon D100
  • Replacement is Nikon D300
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K10D
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon D200 and Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and K20D (15MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The D200 was introduced 3 years earlier than the K20D and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D200 grades vs the K20D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Pentax K20D

 D200 K20D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Nikon D200

 K20D D200 
LaunchedJune 2008February 2006More recent by 28 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Pentax K20D

 D200 K20D 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D200 has got external measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D200 and Pentax K20D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D200 compared to the K20D.

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D200 and K20D is 55 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D200 and K20D.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K20D to give more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older D200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D200 Portrait photography information
Pentax K20D Portrait photography information
52
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 Sports photography advice
Pentax K20D Sports photography advice
51
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 Travel photography details
Pentax K20D Travel photography details
51
environment proof
has built in flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
64
environment proof
good megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.7 inches)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D200 Vlogging features
Pentax K20D Vlogging features
9
no video recording
9
no video
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Pentax K20D
 Nikon D200Pentax K20D
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D200 Pentax K20D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-02-23 2008-06-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 65
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 11.1
DXO Low light rating 583 639
Other
Battery ID EN-EL3e D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $999 $700