Nikon L22 vs Pentax MX-1

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.