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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(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
Pentax K200D
(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  • Superseded the Pentax K100D S
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Pentax K200D

 E-PM2 K200D 
LaunchedMay 2013September 2008More modern by 58 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus E-PM2

 K200D E-PM2 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax K200D

 E-PM2 K200D 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and K200D is 89 and 61 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography info
Pentax K200D Portrait photography info
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
53
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Street photography camera
79
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
more heavy than competition (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography details
Pentax K200D Sports photography details
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
66
features focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
47
weather proof
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (690 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Pentax K200D
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