Pentax K10D vs Pentax MX-1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax K10D vs Pentax MX-1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K10D (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the K10D (APS-C) and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The K10D was revealed 7 years before the MX-1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the K10D matches up against the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K10D & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are available at Pentax K10D Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K10D offers exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Pentax K10D vs Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the K10D and the MX-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K10D and MX-1 is 59 and 84 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K10D and MX-1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K10D having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax MX-1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged K10D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.