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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus 6000 and Pentax K200D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is pretty comparable but the 6000 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6000 was revealed 11 months later than the K200D so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 6000 scores versus the K200D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Pentax K200D

 6000 K200D 
AnnouncedJuly 2009September 2008More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus 6000

 K200D 6000 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Pentax K200D

 6000 K200D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6000 and Pentax K200D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 6000 versus the K200D.

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and K200D is 94 and 61 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and K200D.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The 6000 has got the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh harder. The fresher 6000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography info
Pentax K200D Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
more heavy than average (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography details
Pentax K200D Sports photography details
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography information
Pentax K200D Travel photography information
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
47
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (690g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
56
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K200D Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Pentax K200D
Also referred to as mju Tough 6000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-07-01 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 561
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $259 $600