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Pentax K-r vs Pentax K200D

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Pentax K-r front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Pentax K-r vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Pentax K-r
(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
Pentax K200D
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax K200D

 K-r K200D 
RevealedMarch 2011September 2008More recent by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax K-r

 K200D K-r 

Common features in the Pentax K-r and Pentax K200D

 K-r K200D 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax K200D size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-r vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-r Portrait photography details
Pentax K200D Portrait photography details
63
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-r Street photography highlights
Pentax K200D Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
heavier than others (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-r
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
55
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery life (470 per charge)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-r as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
47
has built in flash
not so great battery life (470 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
47
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (690 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-r
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (470 shots)
56
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-r Vlogging advice
Pentax K200D Vlogging advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-r and Pentax K200D
 Pentax K-rPentax K200D
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