Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D
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![Pentax K-70 front Pentax K-70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-70/Pentax-K-70-front.jpg)
![Pentax K200D front Pentax K200D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K200D/Pentax-K200D-front.jpg)
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(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
(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).
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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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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-70 & Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-70 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax K200D
K-70 | K200D | |||
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Released | June 2016 | ![]() | September 2008 | More recent by 95 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax K-70
K200D | K-70 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax K200D
K-70 | K200D | |||
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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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-K200D-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-K200D-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-K200D-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-70-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-70 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Pentax K-70 | Pentax K200D | |
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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 |