Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K200D

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 3 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the K200D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K200D. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the K200D.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and K200D is 78 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and K200D.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-620 UZ using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will show more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.