Pentax K200D vs Pentax W60

On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax K200D vs Pentax W60, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K200D (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very well matched but the K200D (APS-C) and W60 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The K200D was brought out 10 months before the W60 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the K200D matches up vs the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K200D & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K200D Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K200D offers exterior dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K200D vs Pentax W60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the K200D versus the W60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K200D and W60 is 61 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K200D and W60.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same MP but different sensor measurements. The K200D uses the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older K200D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.