Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K200D
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Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Announced October 2013
- Successor is Olympus E-M1 II
(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
- Revealed September 2008
- Older Model is Pentax K100D S
Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K200D Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K200D, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M1 was unveiled 5 years later than the K200D and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M1 grades vs the K200D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K200D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Pentax K200D. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Pentax K200D
E-M1 | K200D | |||
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Revealed | October 2013 | September 2008 | Fresher by 63 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus E-M1
K200D | E-M1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Pentax K200D
E-M1 | K200D | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 and the K200D.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and K200D is 71 and 61 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and K200D.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus E-M1 will offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Pentax K200D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Pentax K200D |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-10-28 | 2008-09-01 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePIC VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 497 gr (1.10 pounds) | 690 gr (1.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 757 | 561 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $799 | $600 |