Pentax K-5 vs Pentax MX-1
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released December 2010
- Old Model is Pentax K-7
- Newer Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
(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
- Introduced July 2013
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Pentax K-5 versus Pentax MX-1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the K-5 (APS-C) and MX-1 (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe K-5 was launched 3 years before the MX-1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the K-5 scores against the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 & Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Pentax MX-1
K-5 | MX-1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Pentax K-5
MX-1 | K-5 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | December 2010 | More modern by 30 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Pentax K-5 and Pentax MX-1
K-5 | MX-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 comes with outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-5 versus Pentax MX-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-5 against the MX-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and MX-1 is 60 and 84 respectively.
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 and MX-1.
As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-5 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged K-5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Pentax K-5 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-5 | Pentax MX-1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-12-18 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 740 grams (1.63 lb) | 391 grams (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 82 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | 1162 | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 images | 290 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $800 | $400 |