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Review summary: An entry-level DSLR featuring facets of its more advanced sibling - too good to be true?...

Pros: Build, image quality, features, low noise

Cons: Speed, kit lens AF, easily scratched shell, tight SD slot

Verdict: 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 other ...

Review summary: The Pentax K200D offers an almost identical specification to the previous flagship model, the K10D, so it looks likes it could be a serious contender in the already bulging entry-level market

Review summary: The Pentax K200D is a user-friendly, entry-level dSLR. If you've got old Pentax lenses hiding in the closet, you can give them some fresh air with this compatible camera. Its use of AA batteries and SD/SDHC cards make it accessible and you'll find ...

Pros: Optical image stabilisation ; compatible with most Pentax lenses

Cons: Fiddly controls ; no live view ; heavy

Verdict: The Pentax K200D has a couple of flourishes -- like optical image stabilisation -- but lacks entry-level features such as live view and face detection. It's chunkier than we'd like with such a basic model, so if you're after an entry-level model there ...

Review summary: Pentax's K200D entry-level dSLR gives a lot of bang for the buck and has better performance than its predecessor.

Pros: Sensor-shift image stabilization ; wireless flash control ; Sensitivity-priority mode ; Dust- and water-resistant

Cons: Inaccurate, though still pleasing colors ; tends to underexpose images ; no Live View mode

Verdict:  Pentax's K200D entry-level SLR gives a lot of bang for the buck and has better performance than last year's model. Despite low noise and pleasingly detailed images, technically inaccurate colors keep it from capturing the gold medal for image quality.

Review summary: THE K200D combines image stabilisation and dust reduction with good image quality and build.

Pros: Sensitivities up to IS1600 with low noise, great colour balance, sensor-based stabilisation, dust reduction

Cons: Some detail lost in HDR shooting, some minor under-sharpening

Verdict: Pentax's 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.