Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-x

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-30 versus Pentax K-x, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The E-30 was brought out 9 months earlier than the K-x so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-30 matches up vs the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 & Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 enjoys outside dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-30 vs the K-x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and K-x is 60 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and K-x.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-30 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged E-30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.