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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7010
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced December 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-x Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax K-x

 7010 K-x 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus 7010

 K-x 7010 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax K-x

 7010 K-x 
IntroducedJuly 2009December 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

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

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-x Portrait photography advice
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manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography information
Pentax K-x Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (1,900 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-x Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
great battery (1,900 CIPA)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
Landscape photography with Pentax K-x
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,900 shots)
screen is small (2.7")
resolution not great (12MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-x Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Pentax K-x
 Olympus Stylus 7010Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Pentax K-x
Also Known as mju 7010 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-12-23
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 16.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 580g (1.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 811
Other
Battery life - 1900 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $600