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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
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
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here, we are matching up the Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K200D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-01 was manufactured 3 years later than the K200D and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-01 scores against the K200D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax K200D

 K-01 K200D 
IntroducedMay 2012September 2008More recent by 46 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax K-01

 K200D K-01 

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Pentax K200D

 K-01 K200D 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-01 comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K200D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the K-01 against the K200D.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and K200D is 76 and 61 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-01 and K200D.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax K-01 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer K-01 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 Street photography advice
Pentax K200D Street photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition (561g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 Sports photography advice
Pentax K200D Sports photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography info
Pentax K200D Travel photography info
65
better than average battery (540 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
47
environment sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (540 shots)
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 Vlogging information
Pentax K200D Vlogging information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Pentax K200D
 Pentax K-01Pentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-01 Pentax K200D
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-05-30 2008-09-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 561g (1.24 lbs) 690g (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 64
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 11.4
DXO Low light score 1135 561
Other
Battery life 540 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $899 $600