Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K200D
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced May 2013
- Old Model is Olympus E-PM1
(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
- Launched September 2008
- Superseded the Pentax K100D S
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K200D Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Pentax K200D, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and K200D (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PM2 was released 4 years after the K200D which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-PM2 matches up vs the K200D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K200D Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Pentax K200D
E-PM2 | K200D | |||
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Launched | May 2013 | September 2008 | More modern by 58 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus E-PM2
K200D | E-PM2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax K200D
E-PM2 | K200D | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PM2 versus Pentax K200D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PM2 against the K200D.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and K200D is 89 and 61 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and K200D.
As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus E-PM2 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern E-PM2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Pentax K200D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Pentax K200D |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-05-21 | 2008-09-01 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch 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 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 speed | 8.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 690 grams (1.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | 932 | 561 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | - |
Type 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $448 | $600 |