Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax MX-1

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The LX7 was brought out 8 months prior to the MX-1 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the LX7 matches up against the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 offers outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax MX-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the LX7 against the MX-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and MX-1 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and MX-1.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax MX-1 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged LX7 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.