Pentax K-x vs Leica M (Typ 240)

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Pentax K-x vs Leica M (Typ 240)

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APS-C 369.7mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-x Review.
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35mm 864.0mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Leica M (Typ 240) Review.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-r
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Succeeded by the Leica M10
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Differences

Pentax K-x advantages over Leica M (Typ 240)

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
4.3 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
25 vs 8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica M (Typ 240) advantages over Pentax K-x

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
M (Typ 240) test data on DxO Mark K-x test data on DxO Mark

1,860 vs 811 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
42 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
More dots on screen
920k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More viewfinder magnification
0.68x vs 0.57x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
24.0 vs 12.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A380

Pentax K-x

Sony DSLR-A380

$702
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$849
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
HDMI out

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Leica M (Typ 240)

Sony DSLR-A380

$6995
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$849
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Pentax K-7

Pentax K-x

Pentax K-7

$702
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$1300
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Top deck display

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Leica M (Typ 240)

Pentax K-7

$6995
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M (Typ 240) vs Pentax K-7

Compared to Pentax K-r

Pentax K-x

Pentax K-r

$702
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

$850
APS-C

Fast startup
External Mic Jack

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Leica M (Typ 240)

Pentax K-r

$6995
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Leica M Monochrom

Pentax K-x

Leica M Monochrom

$702
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$7950
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax K-x vs Leica M Monochrom

Leica M (Typ 240)

Leica M Monochrom

$6995
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoots 24p video

$7950
35mm

Higher extended ISO

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Compared to Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Pentax K-x

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

$702
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$7999
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Pentax K-x vs Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Leica M (Typ 240)

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

$6995
35mm

Higher effective ISO
More dynamic range

$7999
35mm

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