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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K200D

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
Pentax K200D
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax K200D

 SP-820UZ K200D 
RevealedAugust 2012September 2008More modern by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 K200D SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K200D

 SP-820UZ K200D 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K200D size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography details
Pentax K200D Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Pentax K200D
37
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (485g)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
heavier than average in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography information
Pentax K200D Sports photography information
33
long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
Pentax K200D Travel photography advice
55
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (485g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
47
weather proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (690g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
35
pretty wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.7")
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging details
Pentax K200D Vlogging details
25
pretty wide (22mm)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (485 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K200D
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPentax K200D
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