Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K200D
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Launched January 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
- Announced September 2008
- Older Model is Pentax K100D S
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K200D Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K200D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-610UZ was brought out 2 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the K200D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K200D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax K200D
SP-610UZ | K200D | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | September 2008 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus SP-610UZ
K200D | SP-610UZ | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K200D
SP-610UZ | K200D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ features outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K200D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ and the K200D.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and K200D is 79 and 61 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and K200D.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus SP-610UZ will result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SP-610UZ will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax K200D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax K200D |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2008-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 gr (0.89 lbs) | 690 gr (1.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 561 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 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 |
Price at release | $299 | $600 |