Pentax K2000 vs Olympus XZ-2

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Pentax K2000 vs Olympus XZ-2

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APS-C 369.7mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K2000 Review.

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus XZ-2 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the XZ-2.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-x
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Differences

Pentax K2000 advantages over Olympus XZ-2

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 6.12 vs 1.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Olympus XZ-2 advantages over Pentax K2000

Less expensive
$600 vs $700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
48 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
357g vs 524g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
920k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
12.0 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 3.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax K2000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax K2000 First Shots

Good image quality for its class; Fast, bright f/1.8-2.5 i.ZUIKO 4x zoom lens; Dual-purpose front Control Ring lets you select aperture or focus manually; three-inch articulating LCD touch-screen monitor.
Pricier than many enthusiast compacts; Image detail starts dropping off at ISO 800 and noise becomes problematic at ISO 3200; Lens cover pops off as zoom lens extends, when you turn the camera on.
Read our Olympus XZ-2 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon XSi

Pentax K2000

Canon XSi

$556
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$649
APS-C

More pixels
More AF points

Compare Pentax K2000 vs Canon XSi

Olympus XZ-2

Canon XSi

$470
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$649
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus XZ-2 vs Canon XSi

Compared to Nikon D60

Pentax K2000

Nikon D60

$556
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More cross-type AF points

$700
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Pentax K2000 vs Nikon D60

Olympus XZ-2

Nikon D60

$470
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus XZ-2 vs Nikon D60

Compared to Sony DSLR-A300

Pentax K2000

Sony DSLR-A300

$556
APS-C

Lens selection
More cross-type AF points

$563
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax K2000 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Olympus XZ-2

Sony DSLR-A300

$470
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$563
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus XZ-2 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Compared to Pentax MX-1

Pentax K2000

Pentax MX-1

$556
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$399
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K2000 vs Pentax MX-1

Olympus XZ-2

Pentax MX-1

$470
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
Hot shoe

$399
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 60p video

Compare Olympus XZ-2 vs Pentax MX-1

Compared to Canon G16

Pentax K2000

Canon G16

$556
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax K2000 vs Canon G16

Olympus XZ-2

Canon G16

$470
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus XZ-2 vs Canon G16

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