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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Successor is Olympus TG-870
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
  • Launched September 2008
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D S
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K200D, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-860 was brought out 6 years later than the K200D and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-860 grades vs the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Pentax K200D

 TG-860 K200D 
LaunchedFebruary 2015September 2008Fresher by 79 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus TG-860

 K200D TG-860 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K200D

 TG-860 K200D 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 against the K200D.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and K200D is 91 and 61 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and K200D.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-860 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-860 will give greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer TG-860 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-860
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography advice
Pentax K200D Street photography advice
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography information
Pentax K200D Travel photography information
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
47
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (690g)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K200D Landscape photography factors
47
rather wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
small screen (2.7")
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging details
Pentax K200D Vlogging details
33
rather wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
9
can't record video
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Pentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Pentax K200D
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2008-09-01
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lb) 690 grams (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 300 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $279 $600