Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax K200D

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-3 II versus Pentax K200D, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and K200D (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was manufactured 6 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-3 II matches up vs the K200D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 II and Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 II provides physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has measurements 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 K-3 II versus Pentax K200D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-3 II compared to the K200D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and K200D is 59 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 II and K200D.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax K-3 II to render extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer K-3 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.