Pentax KP vs Pentax MX-1

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax KP versus Pentax MX-1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the KP (24MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the KP (APS-C) and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The KP was brought out 3 years later than the MX-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the KP matches up versus the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax KP and Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are available at Pentax KP Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax KP offers physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Pentax KP versus Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the KP versus the MX-1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the KP and MX-1 is 61 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the KP and MX-1.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The KP because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax KP will render more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern KP should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.