Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax K200D

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax K200D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-P1 was announced 12 months after the K200D which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-P1 grades vs the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 comes with exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax K200D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P1 against the K200D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and K200D is 86 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and K200D.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Olympus E-P1 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger E-P1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.