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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
71 Imaging
47 Features
50 Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69 Imaging
52 Features
47 Overall
50

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched July 2009
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced December 2009
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-620 versus Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very comparable but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-620 was introduced 5 months earlier than the K-x so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-620 grades vs the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Pentax K-x

		

		

			
 E-620 K-x 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus E-620

		

		

			
 K-x E-620 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Pentax K-x

		

		

			
 E-620 K-x 
IntroducedJuly 2009December 2009Same age
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-620 versus Pentax K-x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-620 and the K-x.
Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-x size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and K-x is 71 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and K-x.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The E-620 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier.
	
			Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-620 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-x Portrait photography highlights
60
 you can focus manually
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 low resolution (12MP)
63
 manual focus
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
 low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-620 Street photography features
Pentax K-x Street photography features
76
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
67
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-620 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-x Sports photography factors
48
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has phase detect auto focus
 max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
 low resolution (12MP)
 not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
61
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 good battery power (1,900 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
 low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-620 Travel photography information
Pentax K-x Travel photography information
53
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
54
 good battery power (1,900 shots)
 flash built-in
 does not have Timelapse function
 low MP (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-620 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax K-x as a Landscape photography camera
53
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 low resolution (12MP)
 not so great battery pack (500 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
61
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (1,900 CIPA)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-620 Vlogging details
Pentax K-x Vlogging details
18
 no video shooting
27
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detection focusing
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone port
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Pentax K-x
 Olympus E-620Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-620 Pentax K-x
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-07-06 2009-12-23
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
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 sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 12.00 m 16.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 500 gr (1.10 pounds) 580 gr (1.28 pounds)
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 21.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 12.5
DXO Low light rating 536 811
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 1900 photographs
Style 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 shooting    
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $799 $600