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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7000
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Revealed December 2009
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 7000 versus Pentax K-x, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very similar but the 7000 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 7000 was released 11 months before the K-x and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 7000 scores against the K-x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax K-x

 7000 K-x 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus 7000

 K-x 7000 
RevealedDecember 2009January 2009More modern by 11 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax K-x

 7000 K-x 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 has outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7000 versus 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 based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 7000 against the K-x.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and K-x is 94 and 69 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and K-x.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The 7000 uses the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-x Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography information
Pentax K-x Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography details
Pentax K-x Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (1,900 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography information
Pentax K-x Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
long reach (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
good battery (1,900 shots)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-x Landscape photography advice
32
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,900 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging features
Pentax K-x Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Pentax K-x
 Olympus Stylus 7000Pentax K-x
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Pentax K-x
Otherwise known as mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-12-23
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 172 gr (0.38 pounds) 580 gr (1.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 811
Other
Battery life - 1900 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $600