Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K200D

Lets look closer at the Olympus FE-45 versus Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is pretty similar but the FE-45 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The FE-45 was launched 5 months later than the K200D so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FE-45 matches up against the K200D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Olympus FE-45 versus Pentax K200D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FE-45 against the K200D.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and K200D is 95 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and K200D.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The FE-45 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging.