Pentax K-r vs Pentax K200D
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Announced March 2011
(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
- Revealed September 2008
- Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S

Pentax K-r vs Pentax K200D Overview
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).

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.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax K200D Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax K200D
K-r | K200D | |||
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Revealed | March 2011 | ![]() | September 2008 | More recent by 31 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax K-r
K200D | K-r |
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Common features in the Pentax K-r and Pentax K200D
K-r | K200D | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Pentax K-r vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
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.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
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.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-r vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Pentax K-r | Pentax K200D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-r | Pentax K200D |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-03-11 | 2008-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 598g (1.32 lb) | 690g (1.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 755 | 561 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI109,4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,100 | $600 |