Canon G7 X vs Pentax MX-1

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon G7 X and Pentax MX-1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the G7 X (1") and MX-1 (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X was released 15 months later than the MX-1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G7 X scores vs the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X has got outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 X and the MX-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and MX-1 is 88 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and MX-1.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G7 X due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G7 X will give you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer G7 X should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.