Pentax K200D vs Pentax KP

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax K200D versus Pentax KP, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and KP (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K200D was released 9 years prior to the KP which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K200D matches up versus the KP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K200D and Pentax KP. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K200D Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K200D features outside measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check the Pentax K200D versus Pentax KP in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the K200D against the KP.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K200D and KP is 61 and 61 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K200D and KP.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax KP to give greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged K200D is going to be behind in sensor tech.