Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K200D

On this page, we will be matching up the Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K200D, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-5 was manufactured 2 years later than the K200D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the K-5 scores against the K200D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 and Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 provides external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the K-5 vs the K200D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and K200D is 60 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 and K200D.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax K-5 to give you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher K-5 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.