Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K200D
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- Successor is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
- Revealed September 2008
- Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K200D Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K200D Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Pentax K200D
E-PL2 | K200D | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | September 2008 | More modern by 30 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus E-PL2
K200D | E-PL2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax K200D
E-PL2 | K200D | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Olympus E-PL2 versus Pentax K200D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax K200D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax K200D |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-02-11 | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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 | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 362g (0.80 lbs) | 690g (1.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.2 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | 573 | 561 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $600 |