Photoradar.com Updated:
2011-08-14 22:15:20
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The K20D has a 14-megapixel CMOS sensor and a Live View mode. The K200D reviewed here has a regular 10-megapixel CCD and no Live View. Despite that, the K200D is a very accomplished little camera, which shares many of the features of its bigger brother...
The K20D has a 14-megapixel CMOS sensor and a Live View mode. The K200D reviewed here has a regular 10-megapixel CCD and no Live View. Despite that, the K200D is a very accomplished little camera, which shares many of the features of its bigger brother...
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Large and fairly hefty, the K200D is gunning for enthusiast photographers. The size of the body is put to good use, though. You get a top-mounted LCD panel showing shot settings and battery status. There's also integrated optical image stabilisation. A...
Pentax enthusiasts will be more than happy, but others may find it overwhelming...
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The first thing that hits you about the K200D is its size. Pentax describes it as “one of the most compact DSLRs on the market”, but we beg to differ. Compared with, say, the Nikon D40, the K200D seems large. Compared with your typical compact, its e...
With the K200D, you get ease of use and good performance. But it’s rather bulky and we think it offers far more features than most family members would want or need. If you’re thinking of moving up from a compact, then give the K200D good cons...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
2011-08-14 22:15:20
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Pentaxs K200D is relatively bulky and heavy for an entry-level DSLR, but the dust- and splash-proof body is surprisingly robust. The use of four AA batteries contributes to this bulk, but battery life is excellent at 1,100 shots. This is partly do...
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digicambuyer.co.uk Updated:
2011-08-14 22:15:20
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There are two things that we've loved about Pentax SLRs in the past. The first is the swift adoption of CCD-shifting image stabilisation, and the second is the price. Without exception, the previous *ist D and K100 cameras beat the equivalent Nikons...
Rocksolid image stabilisation, Rugged and tough, A proper top LCD panel...
Price against peers, No shiftt keys for command dial, No rear curtain flash...
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At first sight the Pentax K200D does look very much like the K20D, and the model numbers are confusingly similar. There are significant differences, though.The K20D has a 14-megapixel CMOS sensor and a Live View mode. The K200D reviewed here has a regu...
Extensive feature set, Good pictures, Robust build...
Uses AA batteries, Dodgy Kit lens...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-08-14 22:15:20
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While the Pentax K20D may appear “over-megapixellated” (or a bit too expensive), take a look at the "little" K200D which appears a slightly less impressive (10 Mpix) but is mighty attractive with its weather-sealed body, integrated stabilization system...
Integrated stabilization system, Robust and moisture proof construction, Image quality (1855 mm kit is more than appropriate), Priority sensitivity modes, Rather large optical viewfinder...
Weak autofocus in poorly lit situations, Menus are still complex and daunting, No AF assistance lamp (flash can be very aggressive), Burst mode limited to 3 i/s and 4 shots, Inefficient antidust system...
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The K200D boasts a mid-range specification in a budget model DSLR body and has some neat improvements over its K100D forbear. Image quality is great and, just like the K100D, bar some minor quibbles, overall it is excellent...
Build, image quality, ease of use, price...
Pentamirror viewfinder’s gloomy, some key controls buried only in menus, minor handling issue...
The K200D boasts a mid-range specification in a budget model DSLR body and has some neat improvements over its K100D forbear. Image quality is great and, just like the K100D, bar some minor quibbles, overall it is excellent...
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Large and fairly hefty, the K200D is gunning for enthusiast photographers. The size of the body is put to good use, though. You get a top-mounted LCD panel showing shot settings and battery status. There’s also integrated optical image stabilisation. A...
Pentax enthusiasts will be more than happy, but others may find it overwhelming...
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hereshow.ca Updated:
2011-11-05 16:48:41
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Larger and heavier than average for the entry-level category, this 10.2-megapixel DSLR features a very comfortable handgrip, 2.7-inch LCD and acceptably bright viewfinder. The K200D is the only splash-proof DSLR in its price category. The optional batt...
Weatherresistant body with builtin stabilizer, Many automatic, manual and custom functions, Offers some really cool postprocessing features...
Not the fastest AF, drive speed or burst depth in its league, Large and heavy; some functions are complicated, No Live View or depthoffield preview, Larger and heavier than average for the entrylevel category, this 10.2megapixel DSLR features a very comfo...
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Pentaxs K200D may not quite be enough to topple the Nikon and Canon empire in the entry-level SLR space, but it is a very solid alternative. It combines image stabilisation and dust reduction with some impressive images and a great build.
Sensitivities up to IS1600 with low noise, great colour balance, sensor-based stabilisation, dust reduction...
Some detail lost in HDR shooting, some minor under-sharpening The Final Word Pentaxs K200D may not quite be enough to topple the Nikon and Canon empire in the entry-level SLR space, but it is a very solid alternative. It combines image stabilisation a...
Pentaxs K200D may not quite be enough to topple the Nikon and Canon empire in the entry-level SLR space, but it is a very solid alternative. It combines image stabilisation and dust reduction with some impressive images and a great build.
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with Pentax 18-55 mm lens$1200Keeps the others honest This is a 10-megapixel evolution from the K100D Super with many of the same features - sensor-shift image stabilisation, dust removal, rugged construction and good ergonomics. No essential f...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
2011-11-05 16:48:54
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This is a 10 megapixel evolution from the K100D Super with many of the same features – sensor-shift image stabilisation, dust removal, rugged construction and good ergonomics. No essential features have been removed to keep price down. In fact there...
The combination of Pentax body and Pentax lens works well. The lens is well made, focuses quickly and reasonably quietly and has a useable manual focus ring. A little more friction would be better, but it is OK. Images are sharp. Saturation and contras...
It is almost impossible to extract the SD card without dropping it! This is the most annoying card slot we have ever encountered.
This really is a fine camera. Comparing it with more expensive Nikon and Canon 10mp DSLRs shows just how good the image quality is. The lens, unlike most of the competition, doesn’t feel cheap. Pentax are to be congratulated for keeping the zoom ran...
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The new Pentax K200D replaces the K100D and is targeted at family users and digital SLR beginners. Although its 10.2-megapixel CCD image sensor has lower resolution than the 14.2-megapixel CMOS chip in the K20D, the entry-level K200D has similar dust-...
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Company partnerships are like Hollywood marriages – we never expect them to last. And yet, as Pentax and Samsung head into their second wave of joint-venture cameras, it seems this could be more of a Douglas and Zeta-Jones than the Hindenburg of a u...
Built to last. Great image stabiliser. Dedicated RAW button...
Might be too heavy for some. No constant info display on back...
Not so much sexy as sturdy, this is a workhorse rather than a camera you’ll ever fall in love with...
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The entry-level DSLR digital camera market is a crowded field, with some strong contenders. If youre going to compete in that arena, youd better have some features that set you apart. Today were going to look at Pentaxs entrant, the K200D digital c...
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electronicsme.com Updated:
2011-08-14 22:15:20
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Pentax K200D is the latest model from Pentax in the entry-level class of digital SLRs. Targeted to beginning DSLR users who want some room to grow, the camera borrows some features from it's more expensive mid-level cousin, the K20D. Featuring a dustpr...
If you're in the market for an entry- level digital SLR, or you're an enthusiast on a budget, the Pentax K200D definitely deserves a look. While the image quality is very close to Canon's or Nikon's similarly priced cameras, you won't notice it unless...
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Looking for a camera that takes fabulous pictures even in poor conditions? Find out if the Pentax K200D has what youre looking for. Below are sample images taken with the Pentax K200D. Please click on any image to enlarge.The Pentax K200D & Sample Ph...
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Megapixel.net Updated:
2011-08-14 22:15:20
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Cameras like the Pentax K200D are designed to attract non digital SLR users to the mirrorcam fold, although you dont have to be a newbie to appreciate this models affable feature set. There may be smaller and lighter compact DSLRs in the market, but...
Excellent photo quality, Friendly ergonomics, Sensitivity priority mode, Large range of customizable settings...
Slow auto focusing in some situations, No live preview...
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Neocamera.com Updated:
2011-08-14 22:15:20
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The Pentax K200D is an incredibly feature-rich entry-level DSLR, actually it is the most feature rich as of December 2008. Particularly, the K200D is the only such camera to have a weatherproof body. It is presently the only camera to be weatherproof...
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Company partnerships are like Hollywood marriages – we never expect them to last. And yet, as Pentax and Samsung head into their second wave of joint-venture cameras, it seems this could be more of a Douglas and Zeta-Jones than the Hindenburg of a u...
Built to last. Great image stabiliser. Dedicated RAW button...
Might be too heavy for some. No constant info display on back...
Not so much sexy as sturdy, this is a workhorse rather than a camera you’ll ever fall in love with...
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If youve just decided that you want to invest in a good, basic digital camera that goes beyond point-and-shoot and offers mega pixels to spare, youre in luck. Pentax has upped the ante in its bid to compete in the mass consumer DSLR market with the i...
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The K200D was announced in January 2008 as a straight replacement for the K100D (actually the K100D Super which itself was a minor upgrade of the K100D launched in June 2007). The new model is aimed at the entry level segment of the market where it...
Superb build quality for the class, weather-sealed body, Efficient image stabilization (not as good as Pentax claims though), Top LCD (but no backlight), Largest and brightest viewfinder in its class, Reliable flash exposure, Wireless flash, Intuitive men...
Default JPEGs too contrasty, oversharpened and smeared, JPEG engine not making the most out the cameras RAW data, No live view, Few direct buttons (but Function menu sort of makes up for it), Dynamic range in the highlights slightly below average (but eff...
The Pentax K200D is competing in a very crowded segment of the marketplace. All manufacturers have been increasing the number of features and the quality of their cameras in the entry-level segment over the past couple of years or so and the entry-lev...
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maclife.com Updated:
2011-08-14 22:15:20
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Catch This Shooting Star Within the weatherproof body of the new, 10.2-megapixel Pentax K200D beats the transplanted heart of the K10D—a sophisticated, semipro camera that garnered a Mac|Life Editor’s Choice last year (5 out of 5 stars, Jul/07...
Excellent build. Superb images. Built-in shake reduction. Unique dust removal system. Very low power consumption.
FlashMmust be raised manually. Continuous shooting at 2.8 frames per second is limited to four photos until buffer clears.
The Pentax K200D can be used with confidence right out of the box by novice and advanced photographers alike. And it won’t need to be replaced for a long time—the highest compliment a DSLR can earn...
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The announcement of the Pentax K200D DSLR camera back in January was somewhat overshadowed by its bigger brother, the K20D, and its class-leading 14 megapixel resolution. The more affordable entry-level K200D model certainly shouldnt be overlooked...
At first glance the Pentax K200D simply looks like an incremental upgrade of the K100D Super, with relatively few additions on offer apart from the 10 megapixel resolution (up from 6 megapixels) and a couple of new buttons. Thankfully Pentax have also...
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The big winner of this roundup is undeniably the Canon EOS 450D. It was close to the head of the pack in all categories, and it really shined in the area of image quality. It’s also the camera that was the most pleasant to handle, and Canon’s attentio...
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The Pentax K200D is a 10.2-megapixel digital SLR with a 2.7-inch LCD monitor and Pentax’s Shake Reduction image stabilization system. The camera has a dustproof, water-resistant body that is compatible with every Pentax lens ever made. Pentax says the...
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The Pentax K200D is an affordable 10 Megapixel DSLR with built-in Shake Reduction that provides stabilisation facilities with any lens you attach. Announced alongside the K20D in January 2008, the K200D may be over-shadowed by the feature-packed 14 M...
Tough and weatherproof body, Built-in Shake Reduction, Convenient AA battery power, Broad degree of customisation.
No Live View facilities, Anti-shake not as effective as rivals, Disappointing continuous shooting, Tendency to underexpose.
Support this site by price checking below The K200D’s strengths and weaknesses against the competition are pretty consistent from the comparisons above. For the same money or a little less you could buy a lighter DSLR with Live View facilities and e...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2011-08-14 22:15:20
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(Comes With SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II)Jamie HarrisonIt’s been two years since Pentax revamped its DSLR line and dropped the *ist range for the K range, reflecting its film heritage. The company has now launched the fourth entry-level model in t...
Build, image quality, features, low noise...
Speed, kit lens AF, easily scratched shell, tight SD slot...
I really enjoyed using the K200D. It is logical to handle and its build quality means I’d be happy to use it in harsher conditions. The images I got from the camera also were very pleasing, especially considering previous exposure problems with othe...
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The latest entry level model from Pentax is the K200D, replacing last years K100D Super. Rather than being a complete new camera the K200D is more an upgrade, but is not without some interesting and very useful features. Not least amongst these is the wea...
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Pentax is the Rodney Dangerfield of camera companies—they just don’t get any respect. The fact they operate on a shoestring budget, have recently been taken over by lens-maker Hoya and have as much clout with your local mega-retailer as I...
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With 's 6 megapixel entry-level concept beginning to really show its age, few were surprised by the addition of a new 10.2 megapixel mass-consumer DSLR, the , to the company's stable this year. Adding a rugged, sealed body, a larger LCD, and imaging...
Solid AF performance for an entrylevel cam, Good battery life with the right cells, Rugged, allweather construction, Highquality kit lens...
Menus awkward at times, Heavy and large for a consumer cam, ISO 1600 a bit weak, Continuous shooting still slow, Pentax K200D...
What to make of the K200D, on balance? It's an unquestionably solid camera, and I generally found its straight-from-camera images rich, vibrant, and (with the right settings) smooth – all the reasons we buy DSLRs. Visually and functionally, the camera...
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The Pentax K200D is a capable digital SLR, a very good choice for consumers who are starting to chafe against the limitations of a point-and-shoot digital camera and want to work with a more advanced camera. Im calling it a bridge camera, as it has pl...
Rugged construction with stainless steel chassis and full environmental sealing, Nice 2.7-inch LCD, Built-in shake reduction makes every lens image-stabilized, High resolution with excellent detail, especially from RAW, Superb print quality, Function m...
Frame rate 3 fps for only 5 frames, then ~1 fps, No live view mode, No focus lamp; if light conditions are poor, camera relies on strobing flash to achieve focus, Sluggish response in menu interface, Auto white balance handles incandescent lighting poo...
The Pentax K200D is a capable digital SLR, a very good choice for consumers who are starting to chafe against the limitations of a point-and-shoot digital camera and want to work with a more advanced camera. Im calling it a bridge camera, as it has pl...
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The new PENTAX K200D dSLR is designed for the novice photographer. Yet it includes many advanced features including a 10.2-megapixel CCD sensor, a weather-resistant body and in-body anti shake & dust removal systems. As the replacement for the K100D th...
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