Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K200D

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax K200D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is pretty comparable but the 7010 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The 7010 was introduced 11 months later than the K200D which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7010 grades versus the K200D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 has outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax K200D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 7010 vs the K200D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and K200D is 94 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and K200D.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 7010 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus 7010 will show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 7010 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.