Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-x
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced December 2009
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Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is fairly close but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FE-5010 was brought out 11 months before the K-x and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the K-x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax K-x
| FE-5010 | K-x |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus FE-5010
| K-x | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2009 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-x
| FE-5010 | K-x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5010 vs the K-x.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and K-x is 96 and 69 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and K-x.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The FE-5010 has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax K-x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax K-x |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2009-12-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
| Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 16.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130 grams (0.29 pounds) | 580 grams (1.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 811 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 1900 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $130 | $600 |