Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-x

Lets look closer at the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is fairly similar but the 7010 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The 7010 was announced 5 months earlier than the K-x which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7010 grades versus the K-x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax K-x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 and the K-x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and K-x is 94 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and K-x.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The 7010 has got the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF trickier.