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Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q10

Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46
Pentax K200D front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q10 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Pentax K200D and Pentax Q10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Pentax. The image resolution of the K200D (10MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly close but the K200D (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The K200D was unveiled 5 years prior to the Q10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the K200D matches up against the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax Q10

 K200D Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax K200D

 Q10 K200D 
ReleasedSeptember 2012September 2008Fresher by 49 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Pentax Q10

 K200D Q10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K200D features outside measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the K200D vs the Q10.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K200D and Q10 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K200D and Q10.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K200D using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax Q10 will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older K200D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K200D Portrait photography info
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
48
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
more heavy than others (690g)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K200D Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K200D Travel photography details
Pentax Q10 Travel photography details
47
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (690g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
flash built-in
low battery pack (270 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K200D Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography advice
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Pentax Q10
 Pentax K200DPentax Q10
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K200D Pentax Q10
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2008-09-01 2012-09-10
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Pentax Q
Available lenses 151 8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 690g (1.52 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 49
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 10.9
DXO Low light score 561 183
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $350