Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K200D
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Released April 2010
- Old Model is Olympus E-P1
- Refreshed by Olympus E-P3
(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
- Announced September 2008
- Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K200D Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K200D, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is very close but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-P2 was launched 20 months after the K200D making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-P2 scores against the K200D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K200D Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Pentax K200D
E-P2 | K200D | |||
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Announced | April 2010 | September 2008 | More modern by 20 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus E-P2
K200D | E-P2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax K200D
E-P2 | K200D | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 features external 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) and the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K200D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 vs the K200D.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and K200D is 86 and 61 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and K200D.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-P2 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-P2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax K200D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax K200D |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2010-04-22 | 2008-09-01 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 355 grams (0.78 pounds) | 690 grams (1.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | 505 | 561 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-1 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $799 | $600 |