Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-x
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Launched April 2010
- Replaced the Olympus E-P1
- Refreshed by Olympus E-P3
(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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Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-P2 versus Pentax K-x, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is fairly close but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-P2 was launched 4 months later than the K-x and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-P2 grades against the K-x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Pentax K-x
| E-P2 | K-x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus E-P2
| K-x | E-P2 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax K-x
| E-P2 | K-x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2010 |  | December 2009 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 enjoys outer 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 specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
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Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and K-x is 86 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and K-x.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The E-P2 features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax K-x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax K-x |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-04-22 | 2009-12-23 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic V | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
| Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 16.00 m |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 355g (0.78 lbs) | 580g (1.28 lbs) |
| 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 rating | 56 | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 505 | 811 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | 1900 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-1 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $799 | $600 |
