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Pentax K-x vs Pentax KP

Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50
Pentax K-x front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Pentax K-x vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched December 2009
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2017
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Pentax K-x vs Pentax KP Overview

The following is a extended review of the Pentax K-x versus Pentax KP, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and KP (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The K-x was manufactured 8 years earlier than the KP which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the K-x scores vs the KP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Pentax KP

 K-x KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Pentax K-x

 KP K-x 
LaunchedJanuary 2017December 2009Newer by 86 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K-x and Pentax KP

 K-x KP 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax K-x vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-x provides physical 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) and the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-x versus Pentax KP in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the K-x compared to the KP.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax KP size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-x and KP is 69 and 61 respectively.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-x vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-x and KP.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax KP to give you more detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged K-x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Pentax K-x vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-x Portrait photography info
Pentax KP Portrait photography info
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-x Street photography factors
Pentax KP Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-x
Sports photography with Pentax KP
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (1,900 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
quiet shooting (1/24,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (390 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-x Travel photography info
Pentax KP Travel photography info
54
good battery life (1,900 shots)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (390 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-x
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (1,900 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (819,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-x Vlogging features
Pentax KP Vlogging features
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Pentax K-x vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-x and Pentax KP
 Pentax K-xPentax KP
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-x Pentax KP
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-12-23 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 819200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/6000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/24000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 16.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
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, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580g (1.28 pounds) 703g (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 811 not tested
Other
Battery life 1900 photos 390 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $747