Olympus E-420 vs Pentax MX-1
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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Revealed June 2008
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Launched July 2013
Olympus E-420 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-420 and Pentax MX-1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-420 was released 6 years before the MX-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-420 grades versus the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-420 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-420 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Pentax MX-1
E-420 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Olympus E-420
MX-1 | E-420 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | June 2008 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Pentax MX-1
E-420 | MX-1 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus E-420 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-420 offers external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-420 and Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-420 vs the MX-1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-420 and MX-1 is 77 and 84 respectively.
Olympus E-420 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-420 and MX-1.
As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-420 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax MX-1 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older E-420 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Olympus E-420 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-420 | Pentax MX-1 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2008-06-23 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426g (0.94 lb) | 391g (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 527 | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | 290 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $999 | $400 |