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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Launched September 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D S
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon Z5 versus Pentax K200D, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and K200D (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and K200D (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was manufactured 12 years after the K200D which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z5 scores vs the K200D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Pentax K200D

 Z5 K200D 
LaunchedJuly 2020September 2008More modern by 145 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Nikon Z5

 K200D Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Pentax K200D

 Z5 K200D 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 features external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 versus Pentax K200D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 vs the K200D.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and K200D is 62 and 61 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and K200D.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will give greater detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Z5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
85
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography information
Pentax K200D Street photography information
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
more heavy than others (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z5
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames/s)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery life (470 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
more heavy than competitors in class (675g)
screen is not selfie friendly
47
environment sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (690g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography info
Pentax K200D Landscape photography info
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (470 shots)
2 card slots
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K200D Vlogging highlights
34
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
9
no video
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Pentax K200D
 Nikon Z5Pentax K200D
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z5 Pentax K200D
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2020-07-20 2008-09-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 15 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 690 gr (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 561
Other
Battery life 470 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15c 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 2 1
Launch cost $1,399 $600