Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K200D

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.