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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 5010
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Released September 2008
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D S
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K200D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax K200D

 5010 K200D 
ReleasedJanuary 2010September 2008Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus 5010

 K200D 5010 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax K200D

 5010 K200D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

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

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K200D Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
more heavy than others in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 5010
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
47
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (690 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
37
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
56
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.7")
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging factors
Pentax K200D Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus Stylus 5010Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Pentax K200D
Otherwise known as mju 5010 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-07 2008-09-01
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 690 gr (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 561
Other
Battery model Li-50B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $600