Typical price: £475
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, Pentax K200D, connections, performance, AA batteries
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 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
Full review:
The Pentax K200D has a lot to live up to after we expressed so much love for the Pentax K100D Super. This new entry-level dSLR shares a lineage with the Samsung GX dSLR range due to a deal between the two companies. Will we feel the love for this dSLR or will it end in tears? Continue Reading...
Pentax K200D History
4 Apr 2008 in Crave
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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With CES looming, we look forward to some of the delights we'd like to see during next month's whirlwind tour of the technology world, from the likes of Toshiba, Pentax, Eye-Fi and Zink
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