Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K200D

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax K200D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly close but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5010 was brought out 5 months after the K200D so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-5010 scores against the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax K200D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 and the K200D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and K200D is 96 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and K200D.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FE-5010 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus FE-5010 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively.