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Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Pentax K200D front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D S
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Pentax K200D and Pentax RZ18, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and RZ18 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The K200D was introduced 4 years earlier than the RZ18 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the K200D scores versus the RZ18 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax RZ18

 K200D RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Pentax K200D

 RZ18 K200D 
IntroducedSeptember 2011September 2008Newer by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Pentax RZ18

 K200D RZ18 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K200D has got exterior measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the K200D against the RZ18.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K200D and RZ18 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K200D and RZ18.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K200D with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax RZ18 will deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K200D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K200D Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition in class (690 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others (178 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K200D Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
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long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K200D Travel photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography advice
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environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (690 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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lighter than others (178 grams)
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K200D Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging factors
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no video recording
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (178 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Pentax RZ18
 Pentax K200DPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K200D Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2008-09-01 2011-09-12
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 690 grams (1.52 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
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 All around 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
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $210