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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K200D

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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
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
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax K200D

 SP-800 UZ K200D 
IntroducedFebruary 2010September 2008More recent by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 K200D SP-800 UZ 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K200D

 SP-800 UZ K200D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K200D size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography details
Pentax K200D Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
more heavy than others (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
47
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography information
Pentax K200D Travel photography information
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
47
environment sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (690 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography advice
Pentax K200D Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
small screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging details
Pentax K200D Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K200D
 Olympus SP-800 UZPentax K200D
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