Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q7
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
- Introduced September 2008
- Superseded the Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Old Model is Pentax Q10

Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q7 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Pentax K200D and Pentax Q7, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K200D (10MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the K200D (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

The K200D was launched 6 years prior to the Q7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K200D matches up vs the Q7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K200D & Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K200D Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax Q7
K200D | Q7 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Pentax K200D
Q7 | K200D | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | September 2008 | More modern by 60 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K200D and Pentax Q7
K200D | Q7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K200D has got external dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Pentax K200D and Pentax Q7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the K200D versus the Q7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K200D and Q7 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K200D and Q7.
To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K200D featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax Q7 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged K200D will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K200D vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Pentax K200D | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K200D | Pentax Q7 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2008-09-01 | 2013-08-08 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax Q |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 690 gr (1.52 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
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 All around 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 life | - | 250 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $600 | $480 |