Pentax K-r vs Pentax K200D

Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax K-r and Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are designed by Pentax. The resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-r was launched 2 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the K-r grades versus the K200D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-r and Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-r Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-r features outside dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-r and Pentax K200D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the K-r and the K200D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-r and K200D is 67 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-r and K200D.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K-r to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent K-r provides a benefit in sensor innovation.