Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K200D
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Announced February 2010
- Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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- 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
- Introduced September 2008
- Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K200D Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K200D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-800 UZ was introduced 18 months later than the K200D which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ matches up against the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K200D Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax K200D
SP-800 UZ | K200D | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | September 2008 | More recent by 18 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
K200D | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K200D
SP-800 UZ | K200D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K200D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the K200D.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and K200D is 69 and 61 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and K200D.
Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-800 UZ with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SP-800 UZ provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax K200D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax K200D |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2008-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 12 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 455 gr (1.00 lb) | 690 gr (1.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 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 ID | Li-50B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $270 | $600 |