Olympus E-400 vs Pentax K-x
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Olympus E-400 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Announced September 2006
- Later Model is Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Released December 2009
Olympus E-400 vs Pentax K-x Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-400 versus Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.
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Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-400 matches up against the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-400 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 & Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Pentax K-x
E-400 | K-x |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus E-400
K-x | E-400 | |||
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Released | December 2009 | September 2006 | Newer by 39 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 215k | Sharper screen (+15k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Pentax K-x
E-400 | K-x | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-400 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-400 has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-400 versus Pentax K-x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-400 and the K-x.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and K-x is 77 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-400 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-400 and K-x.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-400 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-x will resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-400 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Olympus E-400 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-400 | Pentax K-x |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2006-09-14 | 2009-12-23 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 45 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 215 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 16.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435g (0.96 lbs) | 580g (1.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1900 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $599 | $600 |