Nikon P7100 vs Pentax MX-1

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P7100 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The P7100 was launched 16 months before the MX-1 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the P7100 grades versus the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P7100 versus the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and MX-1 is 82 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and MX-1.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax MX-1 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged P7100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.