Olympus 1 vs Pentax K200D

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 1 vs Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and K200D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was brought out 5 years later than the K200D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 1 scores versus the K200D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 versus the K200D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and K200D is 79 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and K200D.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus 1 will deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger 1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.