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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69 Imaging
52 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • New Model is Olympus 1s
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced December 2009
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus 1 and Pentax K-x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and K-x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was brought out 3 years after the K-x which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 1 scores versus the K-x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax K-x

		

		

			
 1 K-x 
IntroducedNovember 2013December 2009More modern by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus 1

		

		

			
 K-x 1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax K-x

		

		

			
 1 K-x 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Check the Olympus 1 and Pentax K-x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 and the K-x.
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-x size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and K-x is 79 and 69 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and K-x.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The 1 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher. The newer 1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus 1 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-x Portrait photography features
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 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
63
 focusing manually
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
 low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Olympus 1 Street photography info
Pentax K-x Street photography info
70
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
67
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus 1
Sports photography with Pentax K-x
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 good battery (410 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
61
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 better than average battery pack (1,900 per charge)
 supports phase detect AF
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Olympus 1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-x Travel photography highlights
61
 good battery (410 per charge)
 provides focus via touch
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 better than average battery pack (1,900 per charge)
 built-in flash
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low MP (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus 1 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-x Landscape photography info
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 manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (410 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 does not have Timelapse mode
61
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 better than average battery pack (1,900 per charge)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus 1
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
27
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detect focusing
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic support
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Pentax K-x
 Olympus Stylus 1Pentax K-x
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 1 Pentax K-x
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-11-25 2009-12-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 402 grams (0.89 pounds) 580 grams (1.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 51 72
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 12.5
DXO Low light rating 179 811
Other
Battery life 410 images 1900 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $700 $600