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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is X-935
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push 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-5020 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Pentax K-x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very well matched but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FE-5020 was announced 5 months before the K-x and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax K-x

 FE-5020 K-x 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus FE-5020

 K-x FE-5020 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax K-x

 FE-5020 K-x 
AnnouncedJuly 2009December 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 offers external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Pentax K-x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 vs the K-x.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and K-x is 95 and 69 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and K-x.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The FE-5020 comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh more difficult.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-x Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
Pentax K-x Street photography features
60
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
Pentax K-x Sports photography details
24
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (1,900 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-x Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (137g)
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
great battery life (1,900 CIPA)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Pentax K-x
31
pretty wide (24mm)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,900 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-x Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax K-x
 Olympus FE-5020Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Pentax K-x
Also called X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-12-23
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - 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 1/500 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 gr (0.30 pounds) 580 gr (1.28 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $600