Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K200D

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 5010 and Pentax K200D, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5010 was launched 17 months later than the K200D which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the 5010 grades versus the K200D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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 5010 and Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 5010 against the K200D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and K200D is 96 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and K200D.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5010 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Olympus 5010 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger 5010 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.