Price range: £379.99 - £449.99
What is it: Entry-level 10.2-megapixel dSLR
What we think: There are lighter and simpler entry-level dSLRs if you don't already own Pentax lenses
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 9 May 2008
Tags: pentax, entry, consumer, enabled
We like:
Optical image stabilisation; compatible with most Pentax lenses
We don't like:
Fiddly controls; no live view; heavy
You might also need:
AA batteries
CNET.co.uk judgement:
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 are lighter and friendlier models around. Lens compatibility is a big plus for Pentax fans, though
Pentax K200D History
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Hands-on with the Pentax K200D: Fanfare for the common man
The Pentax K200D is the successor to our top-rated K100D. It's a 10.2-megapixel dSLR with the common touch for a very friendly price
1 Feb 2008 in Crave
Pentax K20D and K200D, and Samsung GX20: dSLR dNA
Pentax and Samsung have announced the K20D, K200D and GX-20, dSLRs with a shared DNA: image stabilisation, dust removal and live view are shared by these 10- and 14-megapixel models
20 Dec 2007 in Crave
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