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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Pentax K-50 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-30
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
  • Released September 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K100D S
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K200D Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax K-50 versus Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both built by Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-50 was announced 5 years after the K200D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the K-50 scores vs the K200D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax K200D

 K-50 K200D 
ReleasedNovember 2013September 2008Newer by 64 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax K-50

 K200D K-50 

Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Pentax K200D

 K-50 K200D 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-50 features exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the K-50 compared to the K200D.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and K200D is 63 and 61 respectively.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-50 and K200D.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-50 to render more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer K-50 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-50 Portrait photography info
Pentax K200D Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
53
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-50 Street photography highlights
Pentax K200D Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,600)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competitors (650g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-50 Sports photography features
Pentax K200D Sports photography features
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
low battery power (410 per charge)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-50
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
56
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery power (410 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (650g)
display isn't selfie friendly
47
environment sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-50 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K200D Landscape photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery power (410 per charge)
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-50
Vlogging with Pentax K200D
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (650g)
9
lack of video recording
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-50 and Pentax K200D
 Pentax K-50Pentax K200D
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-11-27 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 51600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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 Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) -
Maximum 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650g (1.43 lbs) 690g (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 64
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 11.4
DXO Low light score 1120 561
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 4 x AA
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $610 $600