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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D S
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-6 versus Pentax K200D, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is pretty close but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-6 was brought out 10 years after the K200D which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-6 grades vs the K200D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax K200D

 TG-6 K200D 
AnnouncedMay 2019September 2008More modern by 131 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus TG-6

 K200D TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax K200D

 TG-6 K200D 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-6 versus Pentax K200D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the K200D.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and K200D is 90 and 61 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and K200D.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-6 will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography information
Pentax K200D Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography features
Pentax K200D Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (253g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K200D Sports photography highlights
47
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
Pentax K200D Travel photography features
68
good battery (340 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (253g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
47
environment sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography info
Pentax K200D Landscape photography info
57
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
9
no video
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus Tough TG-6Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Pentax K200D
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2019-05-22 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 gr (0.56 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 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 life 340 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $449 $600