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Pentax K200D vs Pentax KF

Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46
Pentax K200D front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
81
Overall
76

Pentax K200D vs Pentax KF 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
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D S
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-70
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax KF Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Pentax K200D versus Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are offered by Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and KF (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K200D was brought out 15 years prior to the KF which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K200D scores vs the KF with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax KF

 K200D KF 

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Pentax K200D

 KF K200D 
RevealedNovember 2022September 2008Newer by 172 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Pentax KF

 K200D KF 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax K200D vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K200D offers external measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax KF has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the K200D vs the KF.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax KF size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K200D and KF is 61 and 63 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K200D and KF.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax KF to deliver greater detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged K200D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K200D Portrait photography features
Pentax KF Portrait photography features
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
83
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Street photography camera
Pentax KF as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
heavier than competition in class (690 grams)
73
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competition (684g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KF as a Sports photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K200D
Travel photography with Pentax KF
47
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (690g)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (410 shots)
heavier than competition (684g)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K200D Landscape photography details
Pentax KF Landscape photography details
56
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
terrible battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K200D Vlogging highlights
Pentax KF Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
73
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
heavier than competition (684 grams)
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Pentax KF
 Pentax K200DPentax KF
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K200D Pentax KF
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2008-09-01 2022-11-09
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 151 161
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3.00"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 690g (1.52 lb) 684g (1.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 561 not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $600 $850