Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax K200D

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively similar but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-10 was manufactured 4 years later than the K200D and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the K200D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 has external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has measurements 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 XZ-10 vs Pentax K200D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the XZ-10 versus the K200D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and K200D is 91 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and K200D.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XZ-10 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus XZ-10 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern XZ-10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.