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Pentax K-x vs Pentax KF

Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50
Pentax K-x front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
81
Overall
75

Pentax K-x vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released December 2009
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Old Model is Pentax K-70
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Pentax K-x vs Pentax KF Overview

Let's look much closer at the Pentax K-x versus Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both designed by Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and KF (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The K-x was launched 14 years prior to the KF which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K-x matches up vs the KF in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Pentax KF

 K-x KF 

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Pentax K-x

 KF K-x 
RevealedNovember 2022December 2009More modern by 156 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Pentax K-x and Pentax KF

 K-x KF 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-x vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-x comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax KF has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-x versus Pentax KF in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the K-x versus the KF.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax KF size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-x and KF is 69 and 63 respectively.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-x vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-x and KF.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax KF to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K-x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Pentax K-x vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-x Portrait photography advice
Pentax KF Portrait photography advice
63
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-x Street photography details
Pentax KF Street photography details
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
73
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competitors (684g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-x Sports photography details
Pentax KF Sports photography details
61
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (1,900 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
74
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-x
Travel photography with Pentax KF
54
great battery life (1,900 shots)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (410 shots)
heavier than competitors (684g)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-x Landscape photography factors
Pentax KF Landscape photography factors
61
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,900 per charge)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-x Vlogging info
Pentax KF Vlogging info
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
72
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
heavier than competitors (684 grams)
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Pentax K-x vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-x and Pentax KF
 Pentax K-xPentax KF
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-x Pentax KF
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-12-23 2022-11-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 151 161
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 16.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580g (1.28 lbs) 684g (1.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 811 not tested
Other
Battery life 1900 photos 410 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $850