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Pentax K200D vs Pentax W90

Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45
Pentax K200D front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax K200D vs Pentax W90 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
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D S
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax W90 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax K200D vs Pentax W90, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Pentax. The image resolution of the K200D (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the K200D (APS-C) and W90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The K200D was introduced 18 months prior to the W90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K200D scores versus the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax W90

 K200D W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Pentax K200D

 W90 K200D 
IntroducedFebruary 2010September 2008More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Pentax W90

 K200D W90 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Pentax K200D vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K200D features outside measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the K200D against the W90.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K200D and W90 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K200D and W90.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K200D with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax W90 will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged K200D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K200D Portrait photography factors
Pentax W90 Portrait photography factors
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K200D Street photography information
Pentax W90 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
heavier than competitors in class (690g)
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K200D Sports photography factors
Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
24
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K200D Travel photography details
Pentax W90 Travel photography details
47
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (690g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K200D Landscape photography factors
Pentax W90 Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (2.7")
no liveview
low MP (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K200D Vlogging information
Pentax W90 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Pentax W90
 Pentax K200DPentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K200D Pentax Optio W90
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2008-09-01 2010-02-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 690g (1.52 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 561 not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $120