Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K200D

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Pentax K-30 versus Pentax K200D, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-30 was announced 4 years after the K200D which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K-30 matches up against the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-30 and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-30 features external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Pentax K-30 versus Pentax K200D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the K-30 compared to the K200D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-30 and K200D is 63 and 61 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and K200D.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax K-30 to deliver more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern K-30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.