Pentax K200D vs Pentax I-10

The following is a thorough comparison of the Pentax K200D versus Pentax I-10, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Pentax. The resolution of the K200D (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very comparable but the K200D (APS-C) and I-10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The K200D was announced 17 months before the I-10 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the K200D matches up vs the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K200D and Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K200D Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K200D has got outer measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K200D versus Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the K200D versus the I-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K200D and I-10 is 61 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K200D and I-10.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K200D using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax I-10 will provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged K200D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.