Reasons to choose K100D
Released in 2006, K100D has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 560 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax K100D
vs Pentax K200D
VS
Sensor area
369 mm²
K100D369 mm²
K200D- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The K100D and K200D have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
K100DMetricK200D
6.1 MPEffective pixels10.2 MP
23.5 × 15.7Sensor23.5 × 15.7
7.78 µmPixel pitch6.01 µm
60.48 µm²Pixel area36.17 µm²
1.65 MP/cm²Pixel density2.76 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
560 gWeight690 g
Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The K100D and K200D have the same sensor area. The K100D has the lighter body. The K200D has the higher effective resolution. The K200D is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose K200D
Released in 2008, K200D has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 690 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.