Canon G16 vs Pentax MX-1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon G16 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The G16 was launched 5 months after the MX-1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G16 matches up against the MX-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G16 vs the MX-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and MX-1 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and MX-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.