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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K200D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Pentax K200D

 FE-45 K200D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus FE-45

 K200D FE-45 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K200D

 FE-45 K200D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009September 2008Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

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

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K200D Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography features
Pentax K200D Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
heavier than average in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
Pentax K200D Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography advice
Pentax K200D Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
47
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (690g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
56
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging features
Pentax K200D Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
9
can't record video
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus FE-45Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-45 Pentax K200D
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-07 2008-09-01
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $130 $600