Pentax K200D vs Pentax RZ18

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K200D and Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K200D Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Pentax K200D and Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.