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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched December 2009
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-x Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The FE-47 was manufactured very close to the K-x so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-47 matches up versus the K-x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax K-x

 FE-47 K-x 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus FE-47

 K-x FE-47 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax K-x

 FE-47 K-x 
LaunchedJanuary 2010December 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax K-x in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-47 and the K-x.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and K-x is 93 and 69 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and K-x.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-47 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus FE-47 will give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Pentax K-x
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Pentax K-x
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Sports photography camera
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (1,900 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
Pentax K-x Travel photography info
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
great battery life (1,900 shots)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Pentax K-x
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,900 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-x Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax K-x
 Olympus FE-47Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-47 Pentax K-x
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-12-23
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 580g (1.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $600