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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D S
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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K200D Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-600 was introduced 13 months later than the K200D which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-600 scores vs the K200D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Pentax K200D

 E-600 K200D 
IntroducedAugust 2009September 2008More recent by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus E-600

 K200D E-600 

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Pentax K200D

 E-600 K200D 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-600 compared to the K200D.

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and K200D is 71 and 61 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and K200D.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-600 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-600 will deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-600 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography information
Pentax K200D Portrait photography information
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography details
Pentax K200D Street photography details
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
heavier than competition (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
47
weather proof
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (690 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 Landscape photography info
Pentax K200D Landscape photography info
53
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
56
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K200D Vlogging highlights
18
no video shooting
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus E-600Pentax K200D
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-600 Pentax K200D
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-08-30 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 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 12.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 gr (1.14 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 64
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 11.4
DXO Low light rating 541 561
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 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 1 1
Price at release $0 $600