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Pentax K10D vs Pentax K200D

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Pentax K10D front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K20D
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
  • Released September 2008
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D S
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Pentax K10D vs Pentax K200D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Pentax K200D

 K10D K200D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax K10D

 K200D K10D 
ReleasedSeptember 2008December 2006More modern by 20 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K10D and Pentax K200D

 K10D K200D 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K200D size comparison

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

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K10D Portrait photography info
Pentax K200D Portrait photography info
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K10D
Street photography with Pentax K200D
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
more heavy than average in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K10D
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K10D Travel photography info
Pentax K200D Travel photography info
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
47
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (690g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K10D Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K200D Landscape photography highlights
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
56
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K10D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
9
no video recording
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Pentax K10D vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K10D and Pentax K200D
 Pentax K10DPentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K10D Pentax K200D
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2006-12-15 2008-09-01
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 gr (1.75 lbs) 690 gr (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 64
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 11.4
DXO Low light score 522 561
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $700 $600