Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K200D
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K200D Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax K200D
FE-4000 | K200D | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | September 2008 | Fresher by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus FE-4000
K200D | FE-4000 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K200D
FE-4000 | K200D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Check the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K200D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Pentax K200D | |
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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 |