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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(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
Pentax K-x
(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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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-x Overview

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.

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The 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 
AnnouncedDecember 2009January 2009More 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-x Portrait photography info
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Pentax K-x
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (1,900 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
Pentax K-x Travel photography features
60
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
great battery life (1,900 shots)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-x Landscape photography information
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,900 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-x Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-x
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax 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