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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Pentax K-500 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed November 2013
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Launched September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both produced by Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the K-500 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-500 was brought out 5 years later than the K200D and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K-500 scores vs the K200D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Pentax K200D

 K-500 K200D 
LaunchedNovember 2013September 2008Fresher by 64 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax K-500

 K200D K-500 

Common features in the Pentax K-500 and Pentax K200D

 K-500 K200D 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-500 offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the K-500 and the K200D.

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-500 and K200D is 64 and 61 respectively.

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-500 and K200D.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax K-500 to give you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger K-500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-500 Portrait photography information
Pentax K200D Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
54
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-500 Street photography info
Pentax K200D Street photography info
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
very good high ISO (51,600)
no moving screen
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-500 Sports photography factors
Pentax K200D Sports photography factors
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery (710 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-500 Travel photography information
Pentax K200D Travel photography information
67
great battery (710 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
47
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-500 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (710 shots)
56
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (2.7")
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-500 Vlogging info
Pentax K200D Vlogging info
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-500 and Pentax K200D
 Pentax K-500Pentax K200D
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-500 Pentax K200D
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-11-27 2008-09-01
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor PRIME M -
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 51600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 646g (1.42 lb) 690g (1.52 lb)
Physical 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 Overall rating 79 64
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 11.4
DXO Low light rating 1087 561
Other
Battery life 710 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $600 $600