Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K200D

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K200D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The SP-820UZ was brought out 4 years after the K200D which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the K200D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K200D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the K200D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and K200D is 69 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and K200D.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-820UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus SP-820UZ will give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SP-820UZ provides an advantage in sensor innovation.