Returning K10D Vs K200D Vs K20D

*sagar* · 06-17-2009, 09:42 AM

Guys

After my short stints at Canon and Nikon, I am seriously considering returning to Pentax

but not really able to make up my mind on which camera to go. I read all similar threads here and that instead of helping added to my confusion. I am keen on K20d but price difference between K200/K10 and K20 is nearly $125 won't to know if that's really worth it for my shooting requirements below?

I am a hobbyist with main interest is in occasional landscape and cityscape, casual and family portraits child photography with casual low lights like evening shooting at home/hotel dinners etc.

*woof* · 06-17-2009, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by sagar

After my short stints at Canon and Nikon, I am seriously considering returning to Pentax but not really able to make up my mind on which camera to go. I read all similar threads here and that instead of helping added to my confusion. I am keen on K20d but price difference between K200/K10 and K20 is nearly $125 won't to know if that's really worth it for my shooting requirements below?

I am a hobbyist with main interest is in occasional landscape and cityscape, casual and family portraits child photography with casual low lights like evening shooting at home/hotel dinners etc.

Look at it this way. If you buy before July 31st, you can get a three (3) year warranty for the $125.00 difference in price. That's $62.50 per year in decent insurance and...

... free live view, free faster AF, free more MP, free added DR, expanded ISO, free... etc., etc.

It's worth the $125.00. That was the difference in price a while back between the K10D and the K100D Super. I was glad I did the K10D.

woof!

**Marc Sabatella** · 06-17-2009, 01:55 PM

Any camera is capable of doing what you want; you're paying for the ability to do it all a little *better*. How much better, and is it worth $125 to you? That's something only you can decide, really. Between the K20D and K10D, I'd choose the K20D every time, because the K10D has pretty much *no* advantage over the K20D. But the K200D does have the advantage of smaller size / lighter weight / AA batteries, if those things appeal to you. Whether it's worth what you give up (smaller viewfinder, fewer buttons & dials, etc) is again, something only you can decide.

*Mallee Boy* · 06-17-2009, 03:02 PM

Hi Sagar,
We have both the K200 (wife) & K20 (self) in our household. I really dont mind which camera I reach for as both do the job.

If the money is important to you, then the answer is obvious, if not, go the K20.
Cheers
Grant

*Ash* · 06-17-2009, 03:09 PM

Echo the above sentiments.
K20D has advances over the K10D/K100D where it matters - better sensor (with more resolution, if you're that way inclined), custom AF adjustments for each lens, expanded dynamic range capabilities and fewer issues with P-TTL flash aberrations.

Having said that, the K10D and K100D are fine cameras also. In most cases, you'll be hard pressed to find any appreciable difference in results on screen (not at 100%) or printed at smaller than A4 sizes.

bymy141 · 06-17-2009, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by sagar

Guys

After my short stints at Canon and Nikon, I am seriously considering returning to Pentax but not really able to make up my mind on which camera to go. I read all similar threads here and that instead of helping added to my confusion. I am keen on K20d but price difference between K200/K10 and K20 is nearly $125 won't to know if that's really worth it for my shooting requirements below?

I am a hobbyist with main interest is in occasional landscape and cityscape, casual and family portraits child photography with casual low lights like evening shooting at home/hotel dinners etc.

- The K10D and the K200D both share the same sensor (more or less).
- The K20D has more resolution and sensitivity (ISO)
- The K200D has AA batteries and the K1/20D use a very potent LiIon battery. Don't know what is better...
- The K200D is lighter, easier, less controls, less to get wrong.
- The K1/20D have more controls, less "push here dummy" content and a better viewfinder.
- The K20D has a poor mans life view implementation.
- They are all weather sealed.

I think, I'd go for the best price reading your requirements. If prices were the same, probably go for the K200D (weigth, simplicity)
They will all do the trick.

- Bert

GerryL · 06-19-2009, 03:13 PM

Battery grip for K200D (DBG3) is a lot, lot cheaper too than the DBG2 (K10/K20D grip)..and both are still weathersealed giving you the same controls.
Only difference is one takes "AA" (K200D DBG-3) and the other (DBG-2) the "Li-Ion" batt of K10/K20D.
If you eventually would want to get this accessory in the future.