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Pentax K200D vs Pentax I-10

Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
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Pentax K200D front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Pentax K200D vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Released September 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K100D S
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax I-10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax I-10

 K200D I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax K200D

 I-10 K200D 
IntroducedJanuary 2010September 2008Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Pentax I-10

 K200D I-10 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Pentax K200D vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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

Pentax K200D vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K200D Street photography information
Pentax I-10 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition (690g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K200D Travel photography information
Pentax I-10 Travel photography information
47
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (690 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
56
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K200D Vlogging details
Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Pentax I-10
 Pentax K200DPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K200D Pentax Optio I-10
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2008-09-01 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 690 grams (1.52 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 561 not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
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
Retail price $600 $310