Nikon D5000 vs Pentax K200D

Below is a extended review of the Nikon D5000 and Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D5000 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D5000 was introduced 10 months later than the K200D so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D5000 scores against the K200D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5000 & Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D5000 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D5000 offers physical measurements of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D5000 against the K200D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5000 and K200D is 65 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D5000 and K200D.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D5000 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D5000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.