Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax K200D

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus VG-160 versus Pentax K200D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the VG-160 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The VG-160 was brought out 3 years after the K200D which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VG-160 scores vs the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 and Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-160 versus Pentax K200D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-160 vs the K200D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and K200D is 96 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and K200D.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VG-160 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus VG-160 will give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger VG-160 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.