Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax K-x
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Renewed by Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise 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
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax K-x Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax K-x, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-P1 was unveiled 4 months prior to the K-x so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-P1 scores against the K-x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Pentax K-x. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Pentax K-x
E-P1 | K-x | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus E-P1
K-x | E-P1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax K-x
E-P1 | K-x | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | December 2009 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 has got outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
See the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax K-x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-P1 and the K-x.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and K-x is 86 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and K-x.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-P1 uses the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more difficult.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax K-x |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2009-12-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 16.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lb) | 580 gr (1.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 536 | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 1900 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $182 | $600 |