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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced December 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-x Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Pentax K-x

 E-600 K-x 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus E-600

 K-x E-600 

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Pentax K-x

 E-600 K-x 
IntroducedAugust 2009December 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

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

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Street photography camera
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-x Sports photography factors
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery (500 shots)
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (1,900 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-x Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (500 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
54
good battery power (1,900 CIPA)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-x Landscape photography features
53
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
61
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (1,900 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging details
Pentax K-x Vlogging details
18
can't record video
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Pentax K-x
 Olympus E-600Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-600 Pentax K-x
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-08-30 2009-12-23
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
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)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 515 grams (1.14 lb) 580 grams (1.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 72
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 12.5
DXO Low light rating 541 811
Other
Battery life 500 images 1900 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $600