Pentax K20D vs Pentax MX-1

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax K20D versus Pentax MX-1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the K20D (APS-C) and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The K20D was unveiled 6 years prior to the MX-1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the K20D matches up against the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K20D and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K20D Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K20D provides outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K20D versus Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the K20D vs the MX-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K20D and MX-1 is 59 and 84 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K20D and MX-1.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K20D having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K20D will render extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older K20D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.