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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K200D Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax K200D, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The TG-810 was revealed 2 years after the K200D which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-810 matches up against the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax K200D

 TG-810 K200D 
RevealedAugust 2011September 2008Newer by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus TG-810

 K200D TG-810 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax K200D

 TG-810 K200D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-810 versus the K200D.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and K200D is 92 and 61 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and K200D.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Olympus TG-810 will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent TG-810 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Pentax K200D Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competitors (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
64
environment proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
47
weather proof
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (690g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K200D Landscape photography factors
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
9
no video recording
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus TG-810Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-810 Pentax K200D
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-08-16 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 690g (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 220 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $428 $600