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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K200D

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(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
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
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D S
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Pentax K200D

 E-M5 II K200D 
RevealedFebruary 2015September 2008Newer by 79 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer 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 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax K200D

 E-M5 II K200D 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K200D size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Street photography camera
82
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery (310 shots)
has no phase detect AF
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography info
Pentax K200D Travel photography info
74
environment proof
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (310 CIPA)
47
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography factors
Pentax K200D Landscape photography factors
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery (310 shots)
56
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
82
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax K200D
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIPentax K200D
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