Pentax K200D Camera Review - Display and Performance
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Perhaps a reason for the increase in size of the K200D from its predecessors in the Pentax line is its larger 2.7 inch LCD display. Previous Pentax models only had 2.5 inch LCDs. In addition to the improved LCD size, the viewing angles are also much better in the Pentax K200D. The 2.7 inch display is nice and bright with good contrast. It is also accurate in terms of exposure. One downside to the Pentax K200D's display is that it does not have live view, unlike Canon and some of its other competitors.
The K200D lends a lot of its performance to the fact that it has many features handed down from the higher-end Pentax K10D camera. K10D features incorporated into the K200D include the 11 point auto focus system, the 10.2 mega pixel sensor and in-camera image stabilization. By transferring features from a more advanced DSLR into an entry level one at a low price, Pentax is sure to attract new buyers.
Continuous shooting on the Pentax K200D is slow when compared to other entry level DSLRs like the Canon XSi or the Nikon D60. The shooting speed is pretty much what you would expect for the entry level category, and unless you need to take several quick back-to-back shots at something like a sporting event, you will probably not notice the speed deficiency too much. In terms of shutter lag when using the K200D, there really is none.
The aforementioned 11 point auto focus system (SAFOX) on the Pentax K200D is solid for an entry level camera, a notch above most of its other competitors. The K200D has a pop-up flash that deploys from on top of the viewfinder prism. The flash performs at a satisfactory level and works as well as the competition. The Pentax K200D has two flash modes, auto and forced fill, as well as red eye reduction.
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