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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus VH-515 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K100D S
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus VH-515 versus Pentax K200D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is very comparable but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The VH-515 was manufactured 4 years after the K200D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VH-515 grades vs the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Pentax K200D

 VH-515 K200D 
AnnouncedAugust 2012September 2008Newer by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus VH-515

 K200D VH-515 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax K200D

 VH-515 K200D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VH-515 versus Pentax K200D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the VH-515 against the K200D.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and K200D is 95 and 61 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and K200D.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VH-515 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus VH-515 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer VH-515 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography features
Pentax K200D Portrait photography features
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includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography factors
Pentax K200D Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
more heavy than average (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography information
Pentax K200D Travel photography information
62
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
47
weather proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (690 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
56
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
9
can't record video
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus VH-515Pentax K200D
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VH-515 Pentax K200D
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-08-21 2008-09-01
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 690 gr (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 model LI-50B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $648 $600