Pentax K200D vs Pentax ist DS2

Below is a thorough review of the Pentax K200D versus Pentax ist DS2, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K200D was unveiled 3 years later than the ist DS2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the K200D grades vs the ist DS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K200D enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the K200D versus the ist DS2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K200D and ist DS2 is 61 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K200D and ist DS2.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax K200D to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger K200D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.