Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W80
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60 Overall
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Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Launched July 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Released June 2009
Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W80 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and W80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe MX-1 was launched 4 years later than the W80 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the MX-1 scores vs the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax MX-1 & Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are available at Pentax MX-1 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Pentax W80
MX-1 | W80 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | June 2009 | More recent by 49 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax MX-1
W80 | MX-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Pentax W80
MX-1 | W80 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax MX-1 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the MX-1 and the W80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and W80 is 84 and 94 respectively.
Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the MX-1 and W80.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The MX-1 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The newer MX-1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Pentax MX-1 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax MX-1 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-07-01 | 2009-06-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 391g (0.86 pounds) | 156g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 208 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-Li-106 | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $400 | $250 |