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Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K-x

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Newer Model is OM System OM-5
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
  • Released December 2009
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K-x Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K-x, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and K-x (12MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 III was introduced 9 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M5 III matches up against the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Pentax K-x

 E-M5 III K-x 
ReleasedOctober 2019December 2009Fresher by 120 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus E-M5 III

 K-x E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Pentax K-x

 E-M5 III K-x 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K-x in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 III compared to the K-x.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and K-x is 80 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and K-x.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 III having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-M5 III will provide more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger E-M5 III is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Portrait photography with Pentax K-x
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
63
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Street photography camera
83
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Sports photography with Pentax K-x
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery power (310 CIPA)
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (1,900 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography info
Pentax K-x Travel photography info
77
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (310 shots)
54
good battery life (1,900 per charge)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography information
Pentax K-x Landscape photography information
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery power (310 shots)
61
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (1,900 shots)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-x Vlogging highlights
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Pentax K-x
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPentax K-x
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Pentax K-x
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2019-10-17 2009-12-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Prime
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 16.00 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 414 gr (0.91 lbs) 580 gr (1.28 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 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 310 images 1900 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,199 $600