Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ10

In this article, we are comparing the Pentax K200D and Pentax RZ10, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and RZ10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The K200D was introduced 3 years prior to the RZ10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K200D scores against the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K200D and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K200D Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K200D has got outside dimensions 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 RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Pentax K200D and Pentax RZ10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the K200D vs the RZ10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K200D and RZ10 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K200D and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K200D with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax RZ10 will produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged K200D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.