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Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
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Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
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Pentax K200D front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Released September 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax RZ10

 K200D RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Pentax K200D

 RZ10 K200D 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2008Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Pentax RZ10

 K200D RZ10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

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

Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K200D Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography information
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (10 megapixels)
35
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K200D Street photography features
Pentax RZ10 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
heavier than competition in class (690g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K200D
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (178 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
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environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (690 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (178 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K200D Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography info
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
low resolution (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (178 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K200D
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
9
lack of video recording
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Pentax RZ10
 Pentax K200DPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K200D Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2008-09-01 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 690 gr (1.52 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 178 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $200