Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-x

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax K-x, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and K-x (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was announced 10 years after the K-x which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax K-x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the K-x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and K-x is 81 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and K-x.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus E-M10 IV will produce greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.