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Pentax K200D vs Pentax E70

Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46
Pentax K200D front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Pentax K200D vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D S
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax E70 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax K200D versus Pentax E70, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Pentax. The image resolution of the K200D (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly close but the K200D (APS-C) and E70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The K200D was released 4 months before the E70 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K200D scores against the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax E70

 K200D E70 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Pentax K200D

 E70 K200D 

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Pentax E70

 K200D E70 
ReleasedSeptember 2008January 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Pentax K200D vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K200D features physical measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K200D versus Pentax E70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the K200D compared to the E70.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K200D and E70 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K200D and E70.

Clearly, both cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizing. The K200D provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K200D Portrait photography details
Pentax E70 Portrait photography details
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K200D Street photography advice
Pentax E70 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competitors in class (690g)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K200D
Sports photography with Pentax E70
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K200D Travel photography features
Pentax E70 Travel photography features
47
environment proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (690 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
tiny screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K200D Vlogging factors
Pentax E70 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Pentax E70
 Pentax K200DPentax Optio E70
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K200D Pentax Optio E70
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2008-09-01 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 690 gr (1.52 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 ID 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $140