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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched November 2007
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-510
  • Old Model is Olympus E-500
  • Updated by Olympus E-520
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
  • Released September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K200D Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K200D, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively comparable but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The E-510 was introduced 9 months earlier than the K200D which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-510 grades vs the K200D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Pentax K200D

 E-510 K200D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus E-510

 K200D E-510 
ReleasedSeptember 2008November 2007Newer by 9 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Pentax K200D

 E-510 K200D 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 features outer measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K200D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-510 vs the K200D.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and K200D is 69 and 61 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and K200D.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-510 includes the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more aged E-510 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K200D Portrait photography highlights
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography information
Pentax K200D Street photography information
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (490g)
no moving screen
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
heavier than average (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography details
Pentax K200D Travel photography details
52
lighter than average in class (490 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
47
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (690 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-510
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging advice
Pentax K200D Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus E-510Pentax K200D
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-510 Pentax K200D
Also referred to as EVOLT E-510 -
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2007-11-23 2008-09-01
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490 gr (1.08 lbs) 690 gr (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 64
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 11.4
DXO Low light score 442 561
Other
Battery model - 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
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $550 $600