Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-x

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 2 years after the K-x which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the K-x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and K-x is 89 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and K-x.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ-31MR iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.