Nikon L20 vs Pentax MX-1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon L20 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the L20 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L20 was introduced 5 years prior to the MX-1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L20 matches up vs the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L20 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L20 versus the MX-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L20 and MX-1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L20 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax MX-1 will resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged L20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.