Pentax K-1 vs Pentax MX-1
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Announced February 2016
- Updated by Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Revealed July 2013
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Pentax K-1 and Pentax MX-1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe K-1 was unveiled 2 years later than the MX-1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-1 matches up vs the MX-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax MX-1
K-1 | MX-1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | July 2013 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 920k | Sharper screen (+117k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Pentax K-1
MX-1 | K-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Pentax MX-1
K-1 | MX-1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 offers exterior measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst 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).
Take a look at the Pentax K-1 and Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the K-1 vs the MX-1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and MX-1 is 55 and 84 respectively.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and MX-1.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-1 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 will produce more detail having an extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger K-1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Pentax K-1 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-1 | Pentax MX-1 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-02-17 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 204800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 33 | 25 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.4fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1010 gr (2.23 pounds) | 391 gr (0.86 pounds) |
Dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 96 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.4 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | 3280 | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 shots | 290 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Retail pricing | $1,499 | $400 |