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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72
Pentax K-70 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Revealed June 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax KF
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
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and K200D (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The K-70 was announced 7 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the K-70 scores versus the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax K200D

 K-70 K200D 
ReleasedJune 2016September 2008More recent by 95 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax K-70

 K200D K-70 

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax K200D

 K-70 K200D 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-70 comes with outer measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the K-70 and the K200D.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-70 and K200D is 62 and 61 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-70 and K200D.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax K-70 to provide more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher K-70 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-70 Portrait photography info
Pentax K200D Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-70
Street photography with Pentax K200D
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than competitors in class (688 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
heavier than others (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-70
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
low battery life (410 per charge)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-70 Travel photography info
Pentax K200D Travel photography info
64
environment sealing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery life (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (688 grams)
47
weather proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (690g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-70
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery life (410 CIPA)
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-70 Vlogging features
Pentax K200D Vlogging features
71
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (688g)
9
no video recording
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Pentax K200D
 Pentax K-70Pentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-70 Pentax K200D
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-06-08 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by PRIME MII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 102400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 688 gr (1.52 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 561
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $649 $600