Pentax K200D vs Pentax E85

Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax K200D and Pentax E85, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K200D (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly similar but the K200D (APS-C) and E85 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The K200D was launched 12 months before the E85 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the K200D matches up vs the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K200D & Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K200D Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K200D provides physical dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K200D and Pentax E85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the K200D against the E85.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K200D and E85 is 61 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K200D and E85.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K200D due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax E85 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older K200D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.