Pentax K200D vs Pentax RS1500

In this write-up, we are matching up the Pentax K200D vs Pentax RS1500, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and RS1500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The K200D was brought out 3 years before the RS1500 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K200D matches up vs the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K200D and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K200D Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K200D offers external measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K200D vs Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the K200D versus the RS1500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K200D and RS1500 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K200D and RS1500.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K200D featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax RS1500 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older K200D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.