Olympus 8000 vs Pentax K200D

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 8000 versus Pentax K200D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly close but the 8000 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 8000 was introduced 11 months after the K200D so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 8000 grades vs the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 8000 versus Pentax K200D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 8000 versus the K200D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and K200D is 94 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and K200D.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 8000 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus 8000 will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern 8000 will have an edge in sensor technology.