Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D
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![Pentax K-500 front Pentax K-500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-500/Pentax-K-500-front.jpg)
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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(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
(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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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-500 and Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Pentax K200D
K-500 | K200D | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | September 2008 | Fresher by 64 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax K-500
K200D | K-500 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-500 and Pentax K200D
K-500 | K200D | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-500-vs-Pentax-K200D-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-500-vs-Pentax-K200D-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-500-vs-Pentax-K200D-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-500-vs-Pentax-K200D-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Pentax K-500 | Pentax K200D | |
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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 |