9.5 out of 10

Pentax K200D

10.2 megapixels

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    9.2 9.2 from 40 reviewers
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    8.2 8.2 from 22 reviewers
  • Design (12)
    8.6 8.6 from 12 reviewers
  • Value for money (6)
    9.3 9.3 from 6 reviewers
  • Features (7)
    9.0 9.0 from 7 reviewers
  • Ease of use (7)
    9.5 9.5 from 7 reviewers
  • Performance (1)
    9.0 9.0 from 1 reviewer
  • Picture quality (6)
    9.3 9.3 from 6 reviewers

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Manufacturer's Specs

  • Type:
    Digital SLR
  • Sensor:
    Type - Interline interlace CCD with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system; Size - 23.5 x 15.7mm; Color depth - 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW; Effective pixels - 10.2 MP; Total pixels - 10.75 MP; Recorded resolutions - 3872x2592 (10M), 3008x2000 (6M), 1824x1216 (2M) Quality levels: *** Best, ** Better, * Good; Dust removal - Image sensor movement combined with SP coating
  • Lens Mount:
    Type/construction - Pentax KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount; Usable lenses - Pentax KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format useable w/ adapter and/or restrictions); SDM function - YES; Power zoom function - n/a
  • Focus System:
    Type - TTL phase-matching 11 point wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII); Focus modes - AF Single (w/focus lock), Manual, AF Continuous available in Action mode (including Auto Pict Action), Kids mode, Pet mode, P/A/S/M/B/Sv; Focus point adjustment - Auto, User-Selectable, Center; AF assist - YES, via built-in flash
  • Viewfinder:
    Type - Penta-Mirror; Coverage (field of view) - 96%; Magnification - 0.85x (w/ 50mm f/1.4 at infinity); Standard focusing screen - Natural-Bright-Matte II; Diopter adjustment - -2.5 to 1.5; Depth of field preview - Optical diaphragm stop down, Digital
  • LCD Monitor:
    Type - 2.7” TFT color LCD monitor, adjustable brightness; Resolution - Approx 230,000 dots; Wide angle viewable - YES, approx 160 degrees horizontal/vertical
  • Built-in Flash:
    Type - Retractable P-TTL popup flash; Guide number - 13 (100/m); Coverage - 28mm wide angle (equivalent to 35mm); Flash modes - TBA; Flash exposure compensation - -2 to 1 EV in 1/2 steps
  • External Flash:
    Type - Hot Shoe (P-TTL, high speed sync available), Wireless with PENTAX dedicated flash; Synchronization speed - 1/180s
  • Storage Media:
    Internal memory - n/a; Removable memory - SD, SDHC
  • Interfaces:
    Ports - USB 2.0 hi-speed, video out, DC input, cable switch; Video out - NTSC, PAL; Printer interfaces - PictBridge

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  • Shake Reduction feature incorporating a 10.2 megapixel CCD is compatible with ANY PENTAX lens ever produced, including SDM lenses, minimizes the effect of camera shake
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  1. Pentax K200D

    Reviewer: Camera Labs
    21 July 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    The Pentax K200D is certainly a unique proposition in the current entry-level DSLR market. While most rival manufacturers are packing in the gadgets on their latest models, Pentax has opted for a more traditional approach, eschewing fashionable features like Live View and instead focusing on controls, customisation and build quality. Like many cameras these days, the K200D shares a number of technologies in common with a former model, but rather than enhancing an... Read more

  2. Pentax K200D

    Reviewer: Steve's Digicams
    20 May 2008

    The latest PENTAX entry-level dSLR, the K200D, is a replacement for the K100D . PENTAX may be marketing the K200D as an enthusiast-level dSLR but it has an impressive list of features including a weather-resistant body, the PRIME image processor, anti-shake and dust removal systems. As you might expect the resolution has increased also and the CCD sensor is now rated at 10.2-megapixel resolution. After further examination the K200D appears to have more in common... Read more

  3. Reviewer: ePHOTOzine
    30 April 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Features 7
    7.0
    Performance 8
    8.0
     

    The Pentax K200D does a great job for what it's designed to do. It manages to create decent shots for any photographic style which is great for the learner trying to find a niche. Read more

  4. Pentax K200D

    Reviewer: CNET
    29 April 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Pentax's K200D entry-level SLR gives a lot of bang for the buck and has better performance than last year's model. Despite low noise and pleasingly detailed images, technically inaccurate colors keep it from capturing the gold medal for image quality. Read more

  5. Pentax K200D

    Reviewer: Digitaltrends
    20 April 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Highs: • Solid 10MP D-SLR • Weather- and dust-resistant • Built-in sensor shift stabilization Lows: • Should be faster (fps) • Needs enhanced buffer for burst shooting Read more

  1. Reviewer: snoid, Photography Review
    2 weeks ago
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Value for money 10
    10
     

    This is my first attempt at this. So, please bear with me. The K200D is my first digital camera. I shot many rolls of 35mm with a Yashica AF230 I bought to chronical my daughters growth. I have some great shots and a lot junk and some plain old snapshots. So I guess I'm pretty much normal. (Not a chance...LOL) When I retired, I decided to get back into photography. I looked into the Nikon D60 and the Canon XSi. I read many reviews and adds for both of these cameras an... Read more

  2. Great camers

    Reviewer: Digitalcamera HQ
    3 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I have done photography for 42 years. Owned Nikon, Bronica, Hasselblad, Cannon. Have more fun with this camera though it can't do what more specialized cameras can do. Owned a comporable Nikon and find this superior in many ways. Bad thing is rechargable AA batteries. Read more

  3. PENTAX K200D

    Reviewer: ardor745, Ciao
    26 June 2008

    Pentax más nuevo de réflex digitales de nivel de entrada, la K200D forra el interior de la vieja insignia K10D en un cuerpo compacto. Mucho es como hermano mayor, la K20D, su pantalla LCD de 2,7 pulgadas se encuentra en un clima de polvo y resistente cuerpo, con una diferencia de la K20D que cuenta con un CCD de 10,2 megapíxeles en lugar de la nueva CMOS (complementarios de óxido de metal-Semiconductor) sensor. Entendemos la adición de MODOS de escena para la ADQUISIC... Read more

  4. Excellent DSLR

    Reviewer: Michael Smegielski, Digitaltrends
    20 May 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I was given a Pentax K1000 over 35 years ago and shot thousands of great images and acquired a decent collection of lenses so when I was finally ready to move up to a digital SLR, I looked to see what Pentax had available. It wasn't until the introduction of the K200D that I was satisfied with the resolution, features and the ability to use my old glass that I felt ready to move up. I have been very happy that I did. I am a big guy at over 6'6" and the size and fee... Read more

  5. Easy to use; lots of tweaks available

    Reviewer: musokestrain, CNET
    17 May 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I am no photographic expert but this camera is quite good for the amateur who wants photos better than your compacts. I really wanted a good zoom lense to get those close up shots that I cold never do with the smaller cameras I have and with the 18mm-250mm lense the K200D does the job. Read more

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  1. Canon or Pentax??

    Wait for the Pentax K200D and K20D.

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  2. Pentax K200D

    All the info about the future camera in this blog: Pentax K200d

    forum.photo.net: 02 January 2008 Read more

  3. What camera do you *want*?

    I'd love to play with the Pentax K200D.

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  4. A100 replacement, Sony Alpha DSLR-A200, announced

    To expensive! I want a decent SLR with lens for no more than $600. Pentax K200D maybe?

    forum.digitalcamerareview.com: 01 June 2008 Read more

  5. you had the new panasonic DSLR for seve...

    SO it means that maybe right now you have the Canon 450D, the Olympus E3, The pentax K200D, and the sony Beta ? ?

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