Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax P80

Below is a in depth review of the Pentax MX-1 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Pentax. The resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly close but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and P80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The MX-1 was revealed 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the MX-1 scores against the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 and Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax MX-1 has got external measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the MX-1 against the P80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and P80 is 84 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the MX-1 and P80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The MX-1 includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern MX-1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.