Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K200D

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is pretty similar but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The FE-5020 was manufactured 11 months later than the K200D and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-5020 scores vs the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 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-5020 vs Pentax K200D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the K200D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and K200D is 95 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and K200D.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-5020 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus FE-5020 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern FE-5020 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.