Pentax K200D

Pentax K200D is Pentax's Entry-Level DSLR digital camera originally introduced on September of 2008. It houses a 10 MegaPixel, CCD APS-C sized sensor and has a max resolution of 3872 x 2592.

Pentax released this model in order to update the previous Pentax K100D S (Read Full Comparison)

The K200D stands at #62 out of 80 in Entry-Level DSLR cameras and over-all #504 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our list. You should check our Smart camera finder to get camera rankings based on your custom requirements.

Here is a chart of multiple factors used in the rating system.

The Pentax K200D is part of a family of products. You can view the complete range underneath.

You can see the K200D from various angles in the gallery below.

Below is a shortlist of positives and negatives of the Pentax K200D based on features which are generally considered important in a digital camera.

The spec of the sensor in the Pentax K200D is 23.5mm x 15.7mm (APS-C). The 369 mm² sensor has the ability to capture 3872 x 2592 pixels . The camera includes Image Stabilization (Sensor based). Optical stabilization is more effective than digital stabilization as the latter can easily produce cropping.

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The CCD sensor boasts 10 megapixels and delivers a standard ISO range of 100 - 1600. RAW format is saved therefore you have wider room to maneuver in post.

The image underneath shows the K200D's sensor dimensions when compared to other popular sizes. The K200D sensor comes with a crop factor of 1.5 and is outlined in green.

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To get a sense of various aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Pentax K200D weighs in at 1.52 lb (690 grams or 24.34 ounces) and the sizing of the camera is 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9"). The weight of typical Entry-Level DSLR camera is 540 grams so the Pentax K200D is more heavy when compared with various rivals.

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Here is a image of the Pentax K200D alongside a soft drink to help you have a feel for its scale.

The top view underneath will highlight the button design on the K200D.

The K200D works with the Pentax KAF2 mount and has 17 lenses that you can buy. Below is a small number of the lenses we have in our database which will fit the K200D.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO100mmf/2.8638g

Samsung D-Xenon 18-55mm F3.5-5.618-55mmf/3.5-5.6 225g

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Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro100mmf/2.8 345g

HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR55-300mmf/4.0-5.8 466g

Samsung D-Xenon 18-250mm F3.5-6.318-250mmf/3.5-6.3 455g

Samsung D-Xenon 16-45mm F416-45mmf/4.0 365g

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Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED12-24mmf/4.0 430g

The K200D has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Digital cameras that have NFC and / or Bluetooth connectivity can easily be used wirelessly via smartphones. You can send images and at times adjust settings without connecting directly to the camera.

Certain applications even give a Liveview and hit the shutter whenever you are not close to the camera. If the camera features a HDMI out, it could be connected to an external display. Almost all cameras enable you to charge the battery pack with the USB port.

Pentax K200D doesn't take video. In case you are shopping for a digital camera to take only images, this might not be a concern.

Pentax K200D features weather proofing making it a fantastic choice to use for tricky environments. This is particularly beneficial whenever you are uncertain about the elements you might face for outdoor photography.

The Pentax K200D is equipped with a 2.7" fixed display screen boasting a resolution of 230k dots.

Please note that the display offers no touch support. The K200D also comes with a Top screen so it’s possible to instantly see your settings.

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The View Finder details regarding Pentax K200D are the following:

• ViewFinder Optical (pentamirror)
• ViewFinder Coverage 96 percent
• ViewFinder Magnification 0.57x

Viewfinders can be really beneficial for sunny outdoor situations which can easily make the camera screen washed out and hard to view.

Pentax K200D has the ability to shoot continuously at 3.0 frames/s. The max shutter speed is 1/4000 seconds.

Pentax K200D includes both built in flash plus external flash support. The highest flash sync is 1/180 seconds.

Pentax K200D includes both Phase Detect AF along with Contrast Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot quicker and exact when compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing.

The Sensor supports 11 focus points to choose from. Pentax K200D boasts manual focus if needed for low light occasions or you need more precise control on focus.

The usual Entry-Level DSLR camera battery life is 589. Pentax K-x comes with the maximum (1900) battery life for this kind of cameras.

Below is a number of Entry-Level DSLR cameras having the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Pentax K-x
K200D vs K-x1900 yesnono

Nikon D3500
K200D vs D35001550 yesnoyes

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Nikon D3400
K200D vs D34001200 yesnoyes

Canon SL3
K200D vs SL31070 yesnoyes

Sony A450
K200D vs A4501050 yesnono

The following graph presents a summary of the Pentax K200D for specific styles of photography. To check out more, have a look at the specific section underneath.

The Pentax K200D gets a points tally of 54 which is average, meaning that it is reasonably appropriate to use for portraits. Shooting portraits leans heavily to sensor specs, support for RAW photos in addition to the option to work with external flash.

Getting a reasonable rating of 60, the Pentax K200D is reasonably acceptable to buy for street photography. A good street photography camera provides a good balance of picture quality and portability.

A average sports photography score of 53 suggests the Pentax K200D is relatively appropriate for photographing sports. A camera needs to have great tracking plus fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Size is pretty important when buying a camera for travel. In general, the Pentax K200D gets a moderate 47 as a travel camera which is relatively acceptable to take with you on your travels.

If you find yourself looking to purchase a digital camera for landscape photography, the biggest factor is going to be image quality. The Pentax K200D with it's moderate rating of 56 as a landscape camera is somewhat suited in the current marketplace.

A vlogging camera should offer a moving display, microphone input and if possible IBIS. Taking all things in to account, the Pentax K200D is not really suitable for vlogging as it gets a awful rating of 9.

If you are trying to find alternatives to the K200D, below is a range of the highest rated cameras which fall in to the family of Entry-Level DSLR.

The diagram listed below provides you a bird's eye view of the K200D versus it's top rated rivals mentioned previously.

These are some more cameras you might view as alternatives. To review a thorough comparison, simply click the "compare" link.