Pentax K200D vs Pentax X70

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Pentax K200D vs Pentax X70

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APS-C 369.7mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

Go in depth with our full Pentax K200D Review.

1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
12.0 megapixels
26.00mm - 624.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Pentax X70 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X70.

Succeeded by the Pentax K2000
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Succeeded by the Pentax X90
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Differences

Pentax K200D advantages over Pentax X70

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.33 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.12 vs 1.53 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 170 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Thinner
74 mm vs 99 mm
Thinner
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
30 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Pentax X70 advantages over Pentax K200D

Less expensive
$400 vs $800 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Lighter weight
411g vs 763g
Lighter weight
More pixels
12.0 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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

Pentax X70

Sony DSLR-A200

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$470
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax X70 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

Pentax X70

Canon XS

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$440
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax X70 vs Canon XS

Compared to Olympus SP-590UZ

Pentax K200D

Olympus SP-590UZ

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$450
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Pentax K200D vs Olympus SP-590UZ

Pentax X70

Olympus SP-590UZ

$400
1/2.33 inch

Tiltable Screen
Faster shutter

$450
1/2.33 inch

Manual focus
Longer exposure

Compare Pentax X70 vs Olympus SP-590UZ

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

Pentax X70

Sony DSLR-A330

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Lighter weight

$530
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax X70 vs Sony DSLR-A330

Compared to Pentax X90

Pentax K200D

Pentax X90

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
HDMI out

Compare Pentax K200D vs Pentax X90

Pentax X70

Pentax X90

$400
1/2.33 inch

Tiltable Screen
Faster JPEG shooting

$400
1/2.33 inch

Longer stills battery life
HDMI out

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