Nikon L100 vs Pentax MX-1

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon L100 vs Pentax MX-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the L100 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The L100 was brought out 5 years earlier than the MX-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L100 grades versus the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L100 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the L100 vs the MX-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and MX-1 is 79 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and MX-1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L100 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax MX-1 will show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.