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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K200D

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
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
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D S
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K200D Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K200D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and K200D (10MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was brought out 12 years after the K200D which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-M10 IV scores against the K200D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Pentax K200D

 E-M10 IV K200D 
IntroducedAugust 2020September 2008Newer by 146 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 K200D E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax K200D

 E-M10 IV K200D 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV features exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K200D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the K200D.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and K200D is 81 and 61 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and K200D.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will produce more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography details
Pentax K200D Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Street photography with Pentax K200D
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
more heavy than competition (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography features
Pentax K200D Sports photography features
72
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography highlights
Pentax K200D Travel photography highlights
84
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
47
environment proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (690 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
56
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.7")
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
78
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
9
no video
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax K200D
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPentax K200D
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Pentax K200D
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2020-08-04 2008-09-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye 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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 690 grams (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 561
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $699 $600