Pentax K100D vs Pentax MX-1

Below is a complete review of the Pentax K100D and Pentax MX-1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and MX-1 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.

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The K100D was introduced 7 years before the MX-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K100D scores against the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K100D & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K100D Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K100D provides exterior measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the K100D compared to the MX-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K100D and MX-1 is 64 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K100D and MX-1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K100D with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax MX-1 will resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older K100D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.