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Pentax K200D vs Pentax K20D

Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46
Pentax K200D front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Pentax K200D vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Launched September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K10D
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax K20D Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Pentax K200D and Pentax K20D, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and K20D (15MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K200D was launched 3 months later than the K20D which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the K200D matches up versus the K20D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax K20D

 K200D K20D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Pentax K200D

 K20D K200D 

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Pentax K20D

 K200D K20D 
IntroducedSeptember 2008June 2008Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Pentax K200D vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K200D provides outside dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the K200D versus the K20D.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K200D and K20D is 61 and 59 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K200D and K20D.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K20D to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K200D Portrait photography information
Pentax K20D Portrait photography information
54
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (10MP)
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K200D
Street photography with Pentax K20D
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
heavier than competition in class (690g)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Sports photography camera
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K200D
Travel photography with Pentax K20D
47
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (690g)
low resolution (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
64
environment proofing
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K200D Landscape photography details
Pentax K20D Landscape photography details
56
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
low resolution (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K20D as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
no video shooting
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Pentax K20D
 Pentax K200DPentax K20D
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K200D Pentax K20D
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2008-09-01 2008-06-25
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic 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 690g (1.52 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 65
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 11.1
DXO Low light score 561 639
Other
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $700