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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K200D, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly comparable but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-30 was unveiled 7 months later than the K200D which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-30 grades against the K200D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Pentax K200D

 E-30 K200D 
RevealedMarch 2009September 2008More recent by 7 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus E-30

 K200D E-30 

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K200D

 E-30 K200D 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-30 comes with outer measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") along with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K200D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-30 compared to the K200D.

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and K200D is 60 and 61 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and K200D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-30 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-30 will show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer E-30 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography features
Pentax K200D Portrait photography features
59
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography factors
Pentax K200D Street photography factors
72
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
heavier than competitors (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography advice
Pentax K200D Sports photography advice
51
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (750 per charge)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
49
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (750 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
47
weather proof
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (690g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-30
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
52
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (750 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (2.7")
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-30
Vlogging with Pentax K200D
18
lack of video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus E-30Pentax K200D
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-30 Pentax K200D
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-03-24 2008-09-01
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 695 gr (1.53 lbs) 690 gr (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 64
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 11.4
DXO Low light rating 530 561
Other
Battery life 750 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLM-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,299 $600