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Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Introduced June 2007
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-410
  • Superseded the Olympus E-400
  • Successor is Olympus E-420
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
  • Launched September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is very comparable but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-410 was launched 14 months earlier than the K200D making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-410 grades versus the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Pentax K200D

 E-410 K200D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus E-410

 K200D E-410 
LaunchedSeptember 2008June 2007Fresher by 14 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k215kClearer display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Pentax K200D

 E-410 K200D 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-410 provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K200D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-410 vs the K200D.

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and K200D is 77 and 61 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and K200D.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The E-410 has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The older E-410 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-410
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 Street photography info
Pentax K200D Street photography info
60
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
more heavy than others in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-410
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
42
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-410 Travel photography info
Pentax K200D Travel photography info
49
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
47
weather sealing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (690g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
56
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.7")
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-410 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K200D Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus E-410Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-410 Pentax K200D
Also called EVOLT E-410 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2007-06-14 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 215k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 lb) 690 grams (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 51 64
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 11.4
DXO Low light rating 494 561
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release - $600