Pentax K200D

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    Highlights

    • 10.2 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • 11 Focus Points
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.7" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
    • 2.8 fps Continuous Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Pentax K200D was announced in 2008 and is an APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) DSLR camera with 10.2 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 1,600. The camera has a Fixed 2.7" screen with 230k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a built-in Sensor Shift in body image stabilization.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Screen and Viewfinder
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Pentax K200D.

    PROS

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   No Video Capture
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in Microphone
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 2.7"
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
    •   DxO Overall Score - 64
    •   Weight - 690 g (1.52 lb / 24.34 oz)

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Pentax K200D to its predecessor K100D Super and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Pentax K200D vs Pentax K100D Super
    Higher Sensor Resolution 10.2 Megapixel vs 6.1 Megapixel
    Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
    Max Image Resolution 3872 x 2592 vs 3008 x 2008
    Larger Screen 2.7" vs 2.5"
    Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 210k dot
    Environmental Sealing vs
    Orientation Sensor vs
    DOWNGRADES Pentax K200D vs Pentax K100D Super
    Lower Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
    Average Metering vs
    Spot Metering vs
    Heavier 690 g (1.52 lb / 24.34 oz) vs 646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Pentax K200D vs K100D Super.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Pentax K200D has a 2.7" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.


    Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 96% coverage and 0.85x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Pentax K200D features a 10.2 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Pentax K200D's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.5 x 15.7 mm369 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216


    Lens Mount

    Pentax K200D has Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


    In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax K200D.

    Pentax K100D Super
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    APS-C

    6.1 MP

    Nikon Df
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    Full Frame

    16.2 MP

    Canon 5DS R
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Canon 70D
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Canon Rebel T5i
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Nikon D40X
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    APS-C

    10.2 MP

    Sony a6400
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Sony a7R IV
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    Full Frame

    61.0 MP

    Canon 5DS
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Nikon D6
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    Full Frame

    20.8 MP

    Canon Rebel T5
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Sony a7 III
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Pentax K200D has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Pentax K200D comes with 4 x AA battery pack.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Pentax K200D has Electronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 2.8 fps.


    Flash

    Pentax K200D has a built-in flash with maximum range of 13.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134 x 95 x 74 mm (5.28 x 3.74 x 2.91"). It weighs 690 g (1.52 lb / 24.34 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    134 mm (5.28")

    95 mm (3.74")

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    95 mm (3.74")

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    74 mm (2.91")

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    Pentax K200D dimensions

    Pentax K200D for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Pentax K200D is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    76

    Pentax K200D gets a score of 76 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Pentax K200D gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    63

    Pentax K200D gets a score of 63 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    75

    Pentax K200D gets a score of 75 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   11 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.7"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    81

    Pentax K200D gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   11 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 690 g (1.52 lb / 24.34 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Pentax K200D gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 690 g (1.52 lb / 24.34 oz)

    Pentax K200D Evaluation

    We evaluate Pentax K200D and give score of 60 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    GOOD
    70

    We give Pentax K200D a score of 70 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 64

    Photo

    GOOD
    72

    We give Pentax K200D a score of 72 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

    Video

    BAD
    0

    We give Pentax K200D a score of 0 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Pentax K200D a score of 69 for Focusing parameters.

    •   11 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Pentax K200D a score of 65 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.7"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

    Connectivity

    POOR
    40

    We give Pentax K200D a score of 40 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in Microphone
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    GOOD
    78

    We give Pentax K200D a score of 78 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 690 g (1.52 lb / 24.34 oz)


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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