Pentax K200D vs Pentax S1

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K200D and Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K200D Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Pentax K200D vs Pentax S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.