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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Launched September 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D S
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K200D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Pentax K200D

 FE-25 K200D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus FE-25

 K200D FE-25 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax K200D

 FE-25 K200D 
LaunchedJanuary 2009September 2008Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

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

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography info
Pentax K200D Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
more heavy than average in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography information
Pentax K200D Sports photography information
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography advice
Pentax K200D Travel photography advice
61
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
47
environment sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (690 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
27
great maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
56
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging information
Pentax K200D Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus FE-25Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-25 Pentax K200D
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-01-07 2008-09-01
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 3648 x 2768 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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 - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 690g (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 561
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $15 $600