Pentax K200D vs Pentax W80

Following is a thorough review of the Pentax K200D vs Pentax W80, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K200D (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively similar but the K200D (APS-C) and W80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K200D was revealed 9 months earlier than the W80 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K200D grades versus the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K200D and Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K200D Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K200D enjoys outer dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K200D vs Pentax W80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the K200D compared to the W80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K200D and W80 is 61 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K200D and W80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K200D having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax W80 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged K200D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.