Nikon D780 vs Pentax MX-1

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon D780 and Pentax MX-1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The D780 was brought out 6 years after the MX-1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D780 grades vs the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D780 and Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D780 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D780 has outside dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D780 and Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D780 and the MX-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D780 and MX-1 is 57 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D780 and MX-1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D780 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D780 will provide you with more detail having its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer D780 provides an edge in sensor technology.