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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K200D

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D S
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax K200D

 SP-610UZ K200D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011September 2008Fresher by 29 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 K200D SP-610UZ 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K200D

 SP-610UZ K200D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K200D size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography details
Pentax K200D Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography information
Pentax K200D Street photography information
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
heavier than competition (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography features
Pentax K200D Sports photography features
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
47
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (690 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging info
Pentax K200D Vlogging info
26
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
9
no video recording
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K200D
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax K200D
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