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Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P2
  • Renewed by Olympus E-P5
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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D S
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Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K200D, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is very similar but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-P3 was unveiled 3 years after the K200D which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-P3 scores vs the K200D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Pentax K200D

 E-P3 K200D 
AnnouncedAugust 2011September 2008Newer by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus E-P3

 K200D E-P3 

Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Pentax K200D

 E-P3 K200D 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P3 has got outside measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K200D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-P3 against the K200D.

Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and K200D is 86 and 61 respectively.

Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and K200D.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P3 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-P3 will offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-P3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography info
Pentax K200D Portrait photography info
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P3
Street photography with Pentax K200D
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P3
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
60
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
47
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography details
Pentax K200D Landscape photography details
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
56
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
35
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P3 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus PEN E-P3Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-P3 Pentax K200D
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-08-17 2008-09-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 369 grams (0.81 lbs) 690 grams (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 51 64
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 11.4
DXO Low light score 536 561
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $600