Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax K200D

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Pentax K200D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-16 iHS was released 4 years after the K200D which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS offers outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Pentax K200D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the K200D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and K200D is 89 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and K200D.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ-16 iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SZ-16 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.