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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand 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
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax K-x, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively similar but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-25 was released 11 months earlier than the K-x so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-25 grades against the K-x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Pentax K-x

 FE-25 K-x 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus FE-25

 K-x FE-25 
IntroducedDecember 2009January 2009More recent by 11 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax K-x

 FE-25 K-x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-25 vs the K-x.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and K-x is 98 and 69 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and K-x.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-25 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-x will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-x Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography info
Pentax K-x Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-x Sports photography factors
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (1,900 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Pentax K-x
61
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
54
great battery life (1,900 CIPA)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,900 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging features
Pentax K-x Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Pentax K-x
 Olympus FE-25Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-25 Pentax K-x
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-01-07 2009-12-23
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2768 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO - 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range () -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 16.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 580 gr (1.28 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 811
Other
Battery life - 1900 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $15 $600