Pentax K-x, K-m and K200D Compared 09-19-2009, 10:25 AM
Here is a chart showing the differences between the Pentax K-x, K-m/K2000, and K200D.
Click here to compare other Pentax DSLRs. | | Pentax K-x | Pentax K-m/K2000 | Pentax K200D | | Year introduced | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | | Availability | Worldwide | Discontinued | Discontinued | | Mount | KAF2 (without coupling for aperture ring) | KAF2 (without coupling for aperture ring) | KAF2 (without coupling for aperture ring) | | Meter range | 1 to 21.5 EV | 0 to 21 EV | 0 to 21 EV | | Meter pattern | m (16 segments) c s | m (16 segments) c s | m (16 segments) c s | | ISO range (expanded) | 200 - 6400 (100 - 12800) | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 1600 | | Expanded dynamic range | Yes, highlight and shadow | Yes, highlight | Yes, highlight | | Exposure modes | AutoPict, SCN, P, Sv, Av, Tv, M, B | AutoPict, SCN, P, Sv, Av, Tv, M, B | AutoPict., SCN, P, Sv, Av, Tv, M, B | | Restrictions | Exposure modes with M and K lenses are restricted to Av (with aperture always wide open) and M | Exposure modes with M and K lenses are restricted to Av (with aperture always wide open) and M | Exposure modes with M and K lenses are restricted to Av (with aperture always wide open) and M | | Program modes | Normal, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night-scene Portrait, Flash Off. In live view also: Blue Sky, Sunset | Normal, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night-scene Portrait, Flash Off | Normal, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night-scene Portrait | | Scene Modes | 10: Night Scene, Surf and Snow, Food, Sunset, Stage Lighting, Night Snap, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum | 10: Night Scene, Surf and Snow, Food, Sunset, Stage Lighting, Night Snap, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum | 8: Night Scene, Surf and Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum | | Exposure compensation | +/-3 EV | +/-3 EV | +/-3 EV | | Exposure lock | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Shutter speeds (auto) | 30s - 1/6000s (stepless) | 30s - 1/4000s (stepless) | 30s - 1/4000s (stepless) | | Shutter speeds (manual) | B, 30s - 1/6000s | B, 30s - 1/4000s | B, 30s - 1/4000s | | Mirror lock-up | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Shutter life | Shutter life: At least 100,000 actuations | | | | Self timer / Interval shooting | Yes / No | Yes / No | Yes / No | | Continuous shooting | Hi: 4.7 fps to 17 frames (JPG), 5 frames (RAW)
Lo: 2 fps until card is full (JPG), up to 11 frames (RAW) | Hi: 3.5 fps up to 5 frames (JPG), 4 frames (RAW)
Lo: 1.1 fps until card is full (JPG), up to 7 frames (RAW) | Hi: 2.8 fps up to 4 frames (JPG and RAW)
Lo: 1.1 fps until card is full (JPG), up tp 4 frames (RAW) | | Shake reduction | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Auto bracketing | Yes (3 frames) | Yes (3 frames) | Yes (3 frames) | | HDR mode | Yes | No | No | | Multiple exposures | Yes | No | No | | Built-in flash | Yes, GN 12 (ISO 100), 16 (ISO 200) | Yes, GN 11 (ISO 100) | Yes, GN 13 | | TTL flash | No | No | No | | P-TTL flash | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Sync speed | 1/180s | 1/180s | 1/180s | | Flash exposure comp | -2 to 1 EV | -2 to 1 EV | -2 to 1 EV | | Extra external flash functions | Wireless, High-speed, Contrast control | Wireless, High-speed, Contrast control | Wireless, High-speed, Contrast control | | Autofocus | Yes (SAFOX VIII, 11 focus points) | Yes (SAFOX, 5 focus points) | Yes (SAFOX VIII, 11 focus points) | | Autofocus sensitivity | -1 to 18 EV | -1 to 18 EV | -1 to 18 EV | | Autofocus with SDM | Yes | Yes | Yes | | AF Assist | No | Yes, stroboscopic flash | Yes, stroboscopic flash | | Front/Back focus corr | No | No | No | | Power zoom | No | No | No | | Lens correction | Yes | No | No | | Viewfinder | 0.85x, 96% | 0.85x, 96% | 0.86x, 95% | | Viewfinder type | Pentamirror | Pentamirror | Pentamirror | | Diopter adjustment | -2.5 to +1.5 | -2.5 to +1.5 | -2.5 to +1.5 | | AF Points in viewfinder | No | No | Yes | | Exchangeable screen | No | No | No | | Depth of field preview | Yes | No | Yes | | Digital preview | Yes (with image magnificaion) | Yes (with image magnificaion) | Yes (with image magnificaion) | | Live view | Yes | No | No | | Video/Movie Mode | 1280x720 (16:9) at 24 fps
640x416 (3:2) at 24 fps
Composite video out (no HDMI out) | No | No | | Movie mode restrictions | The aperture is fixed during recording. Autofocus is not available during recording. | Not applicable | Not applicable | | Sound in Movie mode | Mono (built-in mic)
No provision for external mic | Not applicable | Not applicable | | Camera controls | 1 control wheel. Most functions accessed through info screen or menus | 1 control wheel. Most functions accessed through menus | 1 control wheel. Most functions accessed through menus | | Custom Functions | 22 | 21 | 23 | | Sensor | 12.4 MP CMOS with SP coating | 10.2 MP CCD | 10.2 MP CCD | | Image size | 15.8 x 23.6 mm | 15.8 x 23.6 mm | 15.8 x 23.6 mm | | Color Depth | 3 x 12 bit (RAW) | 3 x 12 bit (RAW) | 3 x 12 bit (RAW) | | Dust removal / alert | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | | Pixel mapping | Yes | Yes | Yes | | File format | DNG, PEF, JPG, AVI | DNG, PEF, JPG | DNG, PEF, JPG | | Memory card type | SD, SDHC (max. 32GB), SDXC via firmware update | SD, SDHC | SD, SDHC | | Tethering | No | No | No | | Back LCD | 2.7 in. 230,000 pix | 2.7 in. 230,000 pix | 2.7 in. 230,000 pix | | Top LCD | No | No | Yes | | Weather resistant | No | No | Yes | | Battery | 4 x AA | 4 x AA | 4 x AA | | Battery grip | No | No | D-BG3 with 4x AA | | Size (W x H x D) | 122.5 x 91.5 x 67.5 mm | 122.5 x 91.5 x 67.5 mm | 133.5 x 95 x 74 mm | | Weight | 515 g (580 g with lithium batteries and SD card) | 525 g | 630 g | | Latest firmware | Version 1.02 | Version 1.11 | Version 1.01 | | Comment | In-camera RAW development | In-camera RAW development | In-camera RAW development |
Last edited by Ole; 02-12-2011 at 02:09 PM.
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