Nikon L19 vs Pentax MX-1

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon L19 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and MX-1 (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The L19 was unveiled 5 years prior to the MX-1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L19 grades versus the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L19 against the MX-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and MX-1.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L19 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax MX-1 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.