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Pentax K200D vs Pentax VS20

Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46
Pentax K200D front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Pentax K200D vs Pentax VS20 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
  • Launched September 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D S
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released January 2012
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax K200D versus Pentax VS20, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and VS20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K200D was manufactured 4 years before the VS20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K200D scores vs the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax VS20

 K200D VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Pentax K200D

 VS20 K200D 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2008More recent by 41 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Pentax VS20

 K200D VS20 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Pentax K200D vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K200D enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K200D versus Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the K200D and the VS20.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K200D and VS20 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K200D and VS20.

As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K200D because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax VS20 will offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older K200D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K200D Portrait photography info
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography info
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
36
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition (690g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (235g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
44
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K200D Travel photography information
Pentax VS20 Travel photography information
47
weather proofing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (690 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others (235g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
56
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax VS20 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (235 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Pentax VS20
 Pentax K200DPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K200D Pentax Optio VS20
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2008-09-01 2012-01-25
Body design 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
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 690 gr (1.52 lbs) 235 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $600 $106