Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-x

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-M1X versus Pentax K-x, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and K-x (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was introduced 9 years after the K-x which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-M1X grades versus the K-x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X features physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1X vs the K-x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and K-x is 54 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and K-x.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-M1X will show more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.