Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K200D

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax K200D, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is very close but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The FE-25 was launched 5 months later than the K200D which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FE-25 grades vs the K200D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 & Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 features outer measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax K200D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-25 versus the K200D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and K200D is 98 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and K200D.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The FE-25 uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult.