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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K200D

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K200D Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K200D, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and K200D (10MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 III was manufactured 11 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M1 III scores against the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Pentax K200D

 E-M1 III K200D 
IntroducedFebruary 2020September 2008More recent by 140 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus E-M1 III

 K200D E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Pentax K200D

 E-M1 III K200D 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III has exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K200D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 III against the K200D.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and K200D is 67 and 61 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and K200D.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus E-M1 III will produce more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography factors
Pentax K200D Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography advice
Pentax K200D Street photography advice
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography highlights
Pentax K200D Sports photography highlights
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography highlights
Pentax K200D Travel photography highlights
79
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly display
47
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (690 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography info
Pentax K200D Landscape photography info
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Pentax K200D
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Pentax K200D
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2020-02-11 2008-09-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 11
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580g (1.28 lbs) 690g (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 561
Other
Battery life 420 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLH-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Two One
Retail cost $1,800 $600