Pentax K200D vs Leica M-E (Typ 220)

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Pentax K200D vs Leica M-E (Typ 220)

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APS-C 369.7mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

Go in depth with our full Pentax K200D Review.

35mm 864.0mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 160 - 2500

Go in depth with our full Leica M-E (Typ 220) Review.

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Differences

Pentax K200D advantages over Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
3.0 fps vs 2.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Leica M-E (Typ 220) advantages over Pentax K200D

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
M-E (Typ 220) test data on DxO Mark K200D test data on DxO Mark

787 vs 561 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
37 mm vs 74 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
585g vs 763g
Lighter weight
More pixels
18.0 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Higher extended ISO
2500 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A200

Pentax K200D

Sony DSLR-A200

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K200D vs Sony DSLR-A200

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Sony DSLR-A200

$7999
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$470
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M-E (Typ 220) vs Sony DSLR-A200

Compared to Canon XS

Pentax K200D

Canon XS

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$440
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K200D vs Canon XS

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Canon XS

$7999
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$440
APS-C

Lens selection
Internal flash

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Compared to Sony DSLR-A330

Pentax K200D

Sony DSLR-A330

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Top deck display

$530
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K200D vs Sony DSLR-A330

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Sony DSLR-A330

$7999
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$530
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M-E (Typ 220) vs Sony DSLR-A330

Compared to Leica M Monochrom

Pentax K200D

Leica M Monochrom

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$7950
35mm

Larger sensor
Thinner

Compare Pentax K200D vs Leica M Monochrom

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Leica M Monochrom

$7999
35mm

Focus peaking

$7950
35mm

Higher extended ISO

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Compared to Leica M (Typ 240)

Pentax K200D

Leica M (Typ 240)

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$6995
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Pentax K200D vs Leica M (Typ 240)

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Leica M (Typ 240)

$7999
35mm

$6995
35mm

Higher effective ISO
More dynamic range

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