Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K200D

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus 7000 and Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is very similar but the 7000 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 7000 was announced 5 months later than the K200D which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7000 grades versus the K200D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 7000 compared to the K200D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and K200D is 94 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and K200D.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 7000 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus 7000 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.