Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K200D
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
- Revealed September 2008
- Old Model is Pentax K100D S
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K200D Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K200D Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax K200D
SP-820UZ | K200D | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | September 2008 | More modern by 49 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus SP-820UZ
K200D | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K200D
SP-820UZ | K200D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax K200D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax K200D |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2008-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 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 | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
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 | 485 gr (1.07 pounds) | 690 gr (1.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 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 | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $299 | $600 |