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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D S
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively comparable but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-4000 was announced 11 months later than the K200D and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-4000 scores against the K200D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax K200D

 FE-4000 K200D 
AnnouncedJuly 2009September 2008Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus FE-4000

 K200D FE-4000 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K200D

 FE-4000 K200D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4000 vs the K200D.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and K200D is 95 and 61 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and K200D.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-4000 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus FE-4000 will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher FE-4000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography info
Pentax K200D Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (136g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
more heavy than competition (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (136g)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
47
environment proofing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (690 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K200D Landscape photography highlights
28
rather wide (26mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging advice
Pentax K200D Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
9
no video
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus FE-4000Pentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-4000 Pentax K200D
Also called as X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-07-22 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 136g (0.30 lbs) 690g (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $600