Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K200D

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Pentax K200D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL2 was launched 2 years after the K200D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-PL2 matches up against the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL2 against the K200D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and K200D is 85 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and K200D.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Olympus E-PL2 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger E-PL2 will have an advantage in sensor tech.