Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K200D
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Old Model is Olympus E-M5
- Later Model is Olympus E-M5 III
(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
- Revealed September 2008
- Replaced the Pentax K100D S

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K200D Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M5 II versus Pentax K200D, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The E-M5 II was released 6 years after the K200D which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-M5 II matches up against the K200D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K200D Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Pentax K200D
E-M5 II | K200D | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | September 2008 | Newer by 79 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus E-M5 II
K200D | E-M5 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax K200D
E-M5 II | K200D | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 II features exterior measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while 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).
Look at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Pentax K200D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-M5 II and the K200D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and K200D is 80 and 61 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and K200D.
To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 II featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus E-M5 II will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer E-M5 II is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Pentax K200D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Pentax K200D |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2008-09-01 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | MOS | 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
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 | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 469 gr (1.03 pounds) | 690 gr (1.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | 896 | 561 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLN-1 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $699 | $600 |