Pentax 645D vs Pentax K200D

Following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax 645D vs Pentax K200D, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and K200D (10MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and K200D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 645D was brought out 19 months after the K200D which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 645D grades versus the K200D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax 645D and Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax 645D Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax 645D offers external measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") and a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Pentax 645D vs Pentax K200D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 645D against the K200D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 645D and K200D is 50 and 61 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 645D and K200D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 645D because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax 645D will offer you more detail having its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer 645D provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.