Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K200D

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Pentax K200D, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL1s was brought out 2 years later than the K200D and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-PL1s grades against the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s comes with outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has measurements 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-PL1s versus Pentax K200D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL1s versus the K200D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and K200D is 86 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and K200D.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1s featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus E-PL1s will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher E-PL1s will have an edge in sensor technology.