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Pentax K200D vs Pentax S1

Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46
Pentax K200D front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax K200D vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D S
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax S1 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Pentax K200D vs Pentax S1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and S1 (14MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and S1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The K200D was brought out 3 years earlier than the S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the K200D matches up vs the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax S1

 K200D S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Pentax K200D

 S1 K200D 
LaunchedMarch 2011September 2008More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Pentax S1

 K200D S1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax K200D vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K200D has got exterior measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the K200D vs the S1.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K200D and S1 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K200D and S1.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K200D because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax S1 will render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged K200D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K200D Street photography information
Pentax S1 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
more heavy than average in class (690g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K200D
Sports photography with Pentax S1
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K200D Travel photography details
Pentax S1 Travel photography details
47
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (690g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
56
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse function
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K200D
Vlogging with Pentax S1
9
no video
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Pentax S1
 Pentax K200DPentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K200D Pentax Optio S1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-09-01 2011-03-02
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 690g (1.52 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $600 $174