Pentax K10D vs Pentax K200D

Following is a in depth assessment of the Pentax K10D versus Pentax K200D, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K10D (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K10D was revealed 20 months earlier than the K200D which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the K10D grades against the K200D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K10D and Pentax K200D. The full galleries are available at Pentax K10D Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K10D has got external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K10D versus Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the K10D versus the K200D.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K10D and K200D is 59 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K10D and K200D.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged K10D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.