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Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(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
  • Launched June 2007
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-410
  • Superseded the Olympus E-400
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-420
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced December 2009
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Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-410 versus Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The E-410 was released 3 years before the K-x and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-410 grades against the K-x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Pentax K-x

 E-410 K-x 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus E-410

 K-x E-410 
AnnouncedDecember 2009June 2007Fresher by 30 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k215kSharper screen (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Pentax K-x

 E-410 K-x 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-410 versus the K-x.

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and K-x is 77 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and K-x.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-410 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-x will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older E-410 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
63
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-x Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 Sports photography information
Pentax K-x Sports photography information
42
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (1,900 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Travel photography camera
49
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
good battery (1,900 per charge)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-x Landscape photography information
50
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (1,900 per charge)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-410
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
9
can't shoot video
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Pentax K-x
 Olympus E-410Pentax K-x
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-410 Pentax K-x
Also called EVOLT E-410 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2007-06-14 2009-12-23
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 215k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 580 gr (1.28 pounds)
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 score 51 72
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 12.5
DXO Low light score 494 811
Other
Battery life - 1900 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch - $600