Compare Prices : Pentax K200D - Expert Reviews

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 Pentax K200D has 10 megapixels and is built to survive the worst weather

Verdict: The handling of the K200D is very simple yet it maintains a reassuring, more professional build quality. Images are sure to please even the most critical photographer, with few serious problems bar slight underexposure on rare occaisions. There are ...

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.

Review summary: Pentax definitely earned our respect with this D-SLR..

Pros: Weather-resistant AA-powered 10.2MP D-SLR

Cons: Should be faster

Review summary: Does the 10 megapixel DSLR impress?

Verdict: And so, when all is said and done, the K200D straddles a gap between those on a budget and those wanting a feature rich, rugged DSLR and it does it rather well. It is not without flaws and some handling foibles that take getting used to.