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Pentax K200D vs Pentax E90

Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46
Pentax K200D front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Pentax K200D vs Pentax E90 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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax K200D versus Pentax E90, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Pentax. The resolution of the K200D (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the K200D (APS-C) and E90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The K200D was announced 17 months earlier than the E90 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K200D matches up against the E90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax E90

 K200D E90 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax K200D

 E90 K200D 
LaunchedJanuary 2010September 2008Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Pentax E90

 K200D E90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax K200D vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K200D has got external 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) and the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the K200D and the E90.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K200D and E90 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K200D and E90.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The K200D provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged K200D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K200D Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E90 Portrait photography highlights
54
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K200D Street photography advice
Pentax E90 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
more heavy than average in class (690 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K200D Sports photography advice
Pentax E90 Sports photography advice
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K200D
Travel photography with Pentax E90
47
environment proofing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (690g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K200D Landscape photography factors
Pentax E90 Landscape photography factors
56
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K200D Vlogging info
Pentax E90 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Pentax E90
 Pentax K200DPentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K200D Pentax Optio E90
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-09-01 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
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
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 6cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 690g (1.52 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Price at release $600 $100