Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K-x

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-420 and Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively close but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The E-420 was revealed 18 months before the K-x which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-420 matches up against the K-x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-420 and Pentax K-x. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-420 enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-420 and Pentax K-x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-420 compared to the K-x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and K-x is 77 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and K-x.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-420 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-x will result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged E-420 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.