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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-3
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
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-5 versus Pentax K200D, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly comparable but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-5 was announced 2 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-5 scores vs the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Pentax K200D

 E-5 K200D 
IntroducedFebruary 2011September 2008More recent by 30 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus E-5

 K200D E-5 

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Pentax K200D

 E-5 K200D 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-5 features outside measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-5 compared to the K200D.

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and K200D is 58 and 61 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and K200D.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-5 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-5 will provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher E-5 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K200D Portrait photography highlights
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography information
Pentax K200D Street photography information
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
heavier than others (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography factors
Pentax K200D Sports photography factors
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
56
weather sealing
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
47
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (690 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K200D Landscape photography advice
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
56
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging info
Pentax K200D Vlogging info
64
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
includes external mic port
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
9
no video shooting
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus E-5Pentax K200D
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-5 Pentax K200D
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-02-03 2008-09-01
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V+ -
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 800 gr (1.76 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 64
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 11.4
DXO Low light rating 519 561
Other
Battery life 870 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLM-5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Two 1
Pricing at release $1,700 $600