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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL2
Pentax K200D
(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
  • Launched September 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K100D S
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K200D Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-PL3 versus Pentax K200D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL3 was unveiled 3 years after the K200D which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-PL3 grades against the K200D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Pentax K200D

 E-PL3 K200D 
LaunchedSeptember 2011September 2008Newer by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus E-PL3

 K200D E-PL3 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax K200D

 E-PL3 K200D 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL3 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL3 versus Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL3 against the K200D.

Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and K200D is 88 and 61 respectively.

Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL3 and K200D.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL3 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-PL3 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher E-PL3 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K200D Portrait photography factors
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Street photography advice
Pentax K200D Street photography advice
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
more heavy than competitors in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K200D Sports photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
44
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (300 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
47
environment sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (690g)
low resolution (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL3
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
56
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
small screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
9
no video
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus PEN E-PL3Pentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-PL3 Pentax K200D
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-09-20 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 surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 313 gr (0.69 lbs) 690 gr (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 64
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 11.4
DXO Low light score 499 561
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $600