Nikon L24 vs Pentax MX-1

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon L24 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the L24 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The L24 was manufactured 3 years before the MX-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the L24 scores versus the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L24 and Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L24 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 has external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the L24 and the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and MX-1.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L24 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon L24 will produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older L24 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.