Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-x
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Olympus E-PL2 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
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL1s
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Announced December 2009
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Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-PL2 versus Pentax K-x, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively close but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-PL2 was revealed 14 months after the K-x which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-PL2 grades vs the K-x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Pentax K-x
| E-PL2 | K-x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2011 |  | December 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus E-PL2
| K-x | E-PL2 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax K-x
| E-PL2 | K-x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 features outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL2 against the K-x.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and K-x is 85 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and K-x.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more recent E-PL2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax K-x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax K-x |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2011-02-11 | 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 measurements | 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 | 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 images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | 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/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m | 16.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/160s | 1/180s |
| 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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 362g (0.80 pounds) | 580g (1.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 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 | 10.2 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 573 | 811 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 280 photos | 1900 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $0 | $600 |
