Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax E70

The following is a extensive review of the Pentax MX-1 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and E70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The MX-1 was unveiled 4 years after the E70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the MX-1 scores against the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 & Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax MX-1 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax MX-1 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax MX-1 and Pentax E70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the MX-1 compared to the E70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and E70 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the MX-1 and E70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The MX-1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax MX-1 will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern MX-1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.