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Nikon L22 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Nikon L22 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Nikon L22 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon L22 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively close but the L22 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The L22 was unveiled 4 years prior to the MX-1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L22 scores vs the MX-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Pentax MX-1

 L22 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Nikon L22

 MX-1 L22 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2010Newer by 41 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Pentax MX-1

 L22 MX-1 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L22 and the MX-1.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and MX-1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The L22 has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The more aged L22 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Pentax MX-1
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography info
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (290 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography info
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
61
good battery pack (290 shots)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (391 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography advice
27
decent sized screen (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (290 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging factors
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
33
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (391 grams)
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Nikon L22 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Pentax MX-1
 Nikon Coolpix L22Pentax MX-1
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Pentax MX-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2013-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lbs) 391 grams (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 208
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-Li-106
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $400