Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K200D

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is pretty well matched but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was introduced 11 months after the K200D and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-620 grades against the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-620 and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 features outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K200D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-620 compared to the K200D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and K200D is 71 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and K200D.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-620 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Olympus E-620 will give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer E-620 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.