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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K200D

Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
82
Overall
79
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-1
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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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K200D, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and K200D (10MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and K200D (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 II was announced 9 years after the K200D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the K-1 II matches up against the K200D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Pentax K200D

 K-1 II K200D 
LaunchedFebruary 2018September 2008More modern by 116 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax K-1 II

 K200D K-1 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K200D

 K-1 II K200D 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 II features external dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K200D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the K-1 II and the K200D.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and K200D is 55 and 61 respectively.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and K200D.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-1 II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will provide you with more detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher K-1 II provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
53
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Street photography features
Pentax K200D Street photography features
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
above average ISO range (819,200)
more heavy than average in class (1,010g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.4 fps)
bad battery pack (670 per charge)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Travel photography highlights
Pentax K200D Travel photography highlights
53
environment sealing
MP count fantastic (36MP)
bad battery pack (670 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (1,010g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
47
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (690g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography info
Pentax K200D Landscape photography info
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery pack (670 CIPA)
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Vlogging details
Pentax K200D Vlogging details
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (1,010g)
9
no video
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K200D
 Pentax K-1 Mark IIPentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-1 Mark II Pentax K200D
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-02-22 2008-09-01
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 7360 x 4912 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 819200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 33 11
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF4 Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.4fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1010 grams (2.23 lb) 690 grams (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 670 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Dual Single
Retail cost $1,737 $600