Olympus E-300 vs Pentax K200D

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-300 vs Pentax K200D, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-300 (8MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-300 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-300 was announced 4 years prior to the K200D and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the E-300 matches up against the K200D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-300 and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-300 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-300 provides physical measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") along with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-300 vs the K200D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-300 and K200D is 67 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-300 and K200D.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-300 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K200D will offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older E-300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.