Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-x

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-600 and Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very similar but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The E-600 was unveiled 3 months earlier than the K-x and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-600 matches up versus the K-x for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-600 and Pentax K-x. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 features physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-600 and Pentax K-x in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-600 versus the K-x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and K-x is 71 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and K-x.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-600 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF trickier.