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Pentax K200D

Pentax K200D
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alaScore 89

705 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 705 reviews of Pentax K200D. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the durability and image quality are overall positive. The price and performance are also appreciated, whereas the shutter and focus get mixed comments.

usability, performance, price, image quality, durability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax K200D is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pentax K200D

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of Pentax K200D from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the performance and durability are generally positive. The price and size also get good comments. There are some mixed comments about the battery. There are some critical comments about the viewfinder and reliability.

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reliability, viewfinder

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Pentax K200D

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 267 user reviews of Pentax K200D from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the reliability and image quality. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably, but many are critical about the focus.

price, usability, performance, image quality, reliability

focus

98% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Pentax K200D digital SLR

 

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

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by : TechRadar (techradar.com)

Pentax K200D review

 

The K20D proved to be a great camera, but will the K200D meet the same standard?

Extensive feature set ; Good pictures ; Robust build

Uses AA batteries ; Dodgy Kit lens

The K200D is very good. The interface might look basic, but the features aren't. The Kit lens is the draw back though. It's OK for the undemanding but you may want to consider a more expensive alternative like the 16-45mm, say, which will push the...

Jun, 2008
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Expert review by : Doug Harman (pocket-lint.com)

Pentax K200 D DSLR camera

 

The K200D follows the footsteps of its forbear, the K100D, offering a budget price camera but with a mid-to-high-end specification. Make no mistake, the K200D is a compact and simple to use DSLR that makes the art of snapping a cinch, (barring some...

Build, image quality, ease of use, price

Pentamirror viewfinder’s gloomy, some key controls buried only in menus, minor handling issue

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.

Apr, 2008
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Pentax K200D review

 

It's a plain Jane, but the K200D promises decent performance and sturdy build at a reasonable price

Not so much sexy as sturdy, this is a workhorse rather than a camera you’ll ever fall in love with

Nov, 2008
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Stuff magazine

 

It's a plain Jane, but the K200D promises decent performance and sturdy build at a reasonable price

Not so much sexy as sturdy, this is a workhorse rather than a camera you'll ever fall in love with

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by (megapixel.net (en))

Pentax K200d

 

Cameras like the Pentax K200D are designed to attract non digital SLR users to the mirrorcam fold, although you don't have to be a newbie to appreciate this model's affable feature set. There may be smaller and lighter compact DSLRs in the market, but...

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by (digitalslrphoto.com)

Pentax K200D & Sony Alpha 200 Test

 

The latest generation of budget DSLRs has arrived offering more for your money than ever before. How does ten million pixels for £400 sound? Not bad, eh! Step forward Pentax's K200D and the Alpha 200 from Sony. Both are aimed to appeal to beginners...

Pentax's K100D won many plaudits for its excellent handling and so it's little surprise that this update hasn't seen many changes. At 630g, the K200D isn't heavy, but it has a very reassuring feel, thanks to the large, rubberised handgrip and the...

Aug, 2009
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Pentax K200D review

 

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

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : Kevin Carter (macuser.co.uk)

Pentax K200D

 

When we reviewed the Pentax K100D Super we were impressed with the built-in anti-shake and anti-dust features, not to mention the unbelievably low price. However, not upping the pixel count meant plumping for the bigger, pricier K10D if you wanted more...

With fewer thrills than most of its rivals, there are no Live View options for example, the K200D may not have the same kind of appeal as some, but it should be a compelling choice for existing Pentax users and will appeal to semi-pros on a budget

Aug, 2008
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Expert review by : Richard Sibley (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Pentax K200D product review teaser

 

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

May, 2008
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