Pentax K200D vs Samsung HZ25W

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K200D versus Samsung HZ25W, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the K200D (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very well matched but the K200D (APS-C) and HZ25W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The K200D was announced 22 months prior to the HZ25W making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K200D grades vs the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K200D & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K200D Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K200D provides external measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K200D versus Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the K200D and the HZ25W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K200D and HZ25W is 61 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K200D and HZ25W.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K200D having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ25W will give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older K200D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.