Abstract: 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...
Abstract: When we reviewed the Pentax K100D Super we were impressed with the built-in anti-shake and anti-dust features, not to mention the unbelievably low price. However, not upping the pixel count meant plumping for the bigger, pricier K10D if you wanted more...
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
Optical image stabilisation; compatible with most Pentax lenses
Fiddly controls; no live view; heavy
The Pentax K200D has a couple of flourishes -- like optical image stabilisation -- but lacks entry-level features such as live view and face detection. Its chunkier than wed like with such a basic model, so if youre after an entry-level model there...
Abstract: An elephant among gazelles. Useful settings screen and good image quality, but slow and quirky. The K200D looks slightly old-fashioned compared to the other cameras here, and its the heaviest too. Theres nothing outdated about its specifications,...
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
Inaccurate, though still pleasing colors; tends to underexpose images; no Live View mode.
Pentaxs K200D entry-level SLR gives a lot of bang for the buck and has better performance than last years model. Despite low noise and pleasingly detailed images, technically inaccurate colors keep it from capturing the gold medal for image quality.
