Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K200D

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 2 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the K200D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and K200D is 78 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and K200D.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SP-810 UZ is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.