Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax H90

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax MX-1 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly close but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The MX-1 was launched 3 years after the H90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the MX-1 matches up against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 & Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax MX-1 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax MX-1 provides 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 H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Pentax MX-1 versus Pentax H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the MX-1 compared to the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the MX-1 and H90 is 84 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the MX-1 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The MX-1 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer MX-1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.