Nikon P7000 vs Pentax MX-1

The following is a complete review of the Nikon P7000 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The P7000 was released 3 years before the MX-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P7000 matches up vs the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7000 and Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the P7000 compared to the MX-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and MX-1 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7000 and MX-1.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax MX-1 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P7000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.