Pentax K-x vs Pentax E90

On this page, we are comparing the Pentax K-x versus Pentax E90, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-x (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very comparable but the K-x (APS-C) and E90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The K-x was revealed at a similar time to the E90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the K-x scores against the E90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-x & Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-x Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-x enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-x versus Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the K-x compared to the E90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-x and E90 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-x and E90.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-x using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-x will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively.