Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-x

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the K-x (12MP) is fairly similar but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and K-x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-1 was unveiled 14 months after the K-x making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XZ-1 matches up vs the K-x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax K-x. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-x in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-1 versus the K-x.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and K-x is 88 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-1 and K-x.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-x will offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent XZ-1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.