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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45
Olympus E-520 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released August 2008
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-510
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
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-520 versus Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is very well matched but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-520 was announced at a similar time to the K200D which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-520 matches up versus the K200D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Pentax K200D

 E-520 K200D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus E-520

 K200D E-520 

Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Pentax K200D

 E-520 K200D 
RevealedAugust 2008September 2008Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-520 features exterior dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 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).

Examine the Olympus E-520 versus Pentax K200D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-520 vs the K200D.

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-520 and K200D is 68 and 61 respectively.

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-520 and K200D.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The E-520 provides the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh harder.

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-520
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
59
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-520 Street photography features
Pentax K200D Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
more heavy than competitors in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-520 Sports photography factors
Pentax K200D Sports photography factors
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great battery power (650 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-520 Travel photography details
Pentax K200D Travel photography details
52
great battery power (650 CIPA)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
47
environment proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (690g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-520 Landscape photography information
Pentax K200D Landscape photography information
58
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (650 shots)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
56
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-520 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
can't record video
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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-520 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus E-520Pentax K200D
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-520 Pentax K200D
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2008-08-20 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 552 gr (1.22 lb) 690 gr (1.52 lb)
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 Overall score 55 64
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 11.4
DXO Low light score 548 561
Other
Battery life 650 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - 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), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $600