Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K200D

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was revealed 3 years later than the K200D and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax K200D. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the K200D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and K200D is 89 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and K200D.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-31MR iHS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent SZ-31MR iHS will have an edge in sensor tech.