Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-x

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-x, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and K-x (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-1 was revealed 7 years earlier than the K-x and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-1 matches up versus the K-x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-1 and Pentax K-x. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-1 features exterior dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-1 vs the K-x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and K-x is 59 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-1 and K-x.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-1 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-x will offer you extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older E-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.