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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched March 2009
  • Older Model is Olympus E-330
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Launched September 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K100D S
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K200D Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-450 was launched 8 months after the K200D and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-450 grades vs the K200D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Pentax K200D

 E-450 K200D 
LaunchedMarch 2009September 2008Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus E-450

 K200D E-450 

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Pentax K200D

 E-450 K200D 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 has outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K200D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-450 and the K200D.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and K200D is 77 and 61 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and K200D.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-450 has got the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The fresher E-450 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (426 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
more heavy than others (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography info
Pentax K200D Sports photography info
39
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography factors
Pentax K200D Travel photography factors
53
lighter than competition in class (426 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
47
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (690 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K200D Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
56
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus E-450Pentax K200D
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-450 Pentax K200D
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-03-31 2008-09-01
Body design 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 area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
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
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 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 56 64
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 11.4
DXO Low light rating 512 561
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $138 $600