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Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-x

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched August 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 III
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase 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 E-M10 II vs Pentax K-x Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-M10 II versus Pentax K-x, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-M10 II was launched 5 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 II grades versus the K-x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Pentax K-x

 E-M10 II K-x 
LaunchedAugust 2015December 2009More recent by 70 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus E-M10 II

 K-x E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Pentax K-x

 E-M10 II K-x 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 II versus Pentax K-x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-M10 II vs the K-x.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and K-x is 82 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and K-x.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 II featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-M10 II will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Portrait photography with Pentax K-x
72
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
63
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography factors
Pentax K-x Street photography factors
83
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography info
Pentax K-x Sports photography info
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect AF
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (1,900 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Travel photography with Pentax K-x
73
comes with focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
54
better than average battery pack (1,900 CIPA)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Landscape photography with Pentax K-x
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,900 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 II
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
35
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Pentax K-x
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIPentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Pentax K-x
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-08-25 2009-12-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) 580 gr (1.28 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 72
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 842 811
Other
Battery life 320 photos 1900 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $499 $600