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Pentax K200D vs Pentax P80

Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46
Pentax K200D front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Pentax K200D vs Pentax P80 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
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D S
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax P80 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Pentax K200D vs Pentax P80, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Pentax. The resolution of the K200D (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the K200D (APS-C) and P80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The K200D was launched 11 months before the P80 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the K200D matches up vs the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax P80

 K200D P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Pentax K200D

 P80 K200D 
RevealedAugust 2009September 2008More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Pentax P80

 K200D P80 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax K200D vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K200D offers external measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K200D vs Pentax P80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the K200D versus the P80.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K200D and P80 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K200D and P80.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K200D due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax P80 will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged K200D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K200D Street photography advice
Pentax P80 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
more heavy than competition in class (690 grams)
55
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K200D Sports photography advice
Pentax P80 Sports photography advice
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K200D Travel photography factors
Pentax P80 Travel photography factors
47
environment sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (690 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K200D Vlogging info
Pentax P80 Vlogging info
9
no video
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Pentax P80
 Pentax K200DPentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K200D Pentax Optio P80
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2008-09-01 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 690 gr (1.52 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $200