Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-x

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively close but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-4030 was launched around the same time to the K-x so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-4030 grades against the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 versus the K-x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and K-x is 95 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and K-x.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-4030 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus FE-4030 will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.