Pentax K200D vs Pentax E90

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K200D & Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K200D Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

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.

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

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.