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Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(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
Pentax K200D
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Pentax K200D

 E-M1 K200D 
RevealedOctober 2013September 2008Fresher by 63 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus E-M1

 K200D E-M1 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Pentax K200D

 E-M1 K200D 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Street photography factors
Pentax K200D Street photography factors
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (497g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
more heavy than competition in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Sports photography features
Pentax K200D Sports photography features
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Travel photography details
Pentax K200D Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition in class (497g)
environment proof
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
terrible battery (350 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
47
weather proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K200D Landscape photography highlights
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery (350 shots)
56
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no liveview
low MP (10MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Vlogging information
Pentax K200D Vlogging information
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (497 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Pentax K200D
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