Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax K200D

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-M1 II and Pentax K200D, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and K200D (10MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 II was announced 8 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-M1 II grades versus the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 II has external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 II and Pentax K200D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 II and the K200D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and K200D is 68 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and K200D.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus E-M1 II will provide extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.