Pentax K100D vs Pentax K200D

In this article, we will be matching up the Pentax K100D and Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and K200D (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The K100D was released 21 months prior to the K200D which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K100D grades against the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K100D enjoys physical dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the K100D versus the K200D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K100D and K200D is 64 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K100D and K200D.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax K200D to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older K100D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.