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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
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
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K100D S
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K200D Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus 9000 and Pentax K200D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively well matched but the 9000 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 9000 was unveiled 9 months after the K200D so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 9000 grades vs the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax K200D

 9000 K200D 
RevealedMay 2009September 2008Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus 9000

 K200D 9000 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax K200D

 9000 K200D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 9000 versus the K200D.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and K200D is 92 and 61 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and K200D.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Olympus 9000 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 9000 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography information
Pentax K200D Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography features
Pentax K200D Street photography features
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (225g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
heavier than others (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (225g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
47
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (690g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
56
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging features
Pentax K200D Vlogging features
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (225 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus Stylus 9000Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Pentax K200D
Alternative name mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-05-14 2008-09-01
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 225g (0.50 lbs) 690g (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $600