Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax K-x

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax K-x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very similar but the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-12 was revealed 2 years later than the K-x and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-12 grades against the K-x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 & Pentax K-x. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-12 has got outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax K-x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-12 vs the K-x.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and K-x is 89 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and K-x.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-12 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus SZ-12 will offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SZ-12 provides an edge in sensor tech.