Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung WB150F

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax MX-1 and Samsung WB150F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly similar but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and WB150F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The MX-1 was revealed 18 months later than the WB150F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the MX-1 scores versus the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 and Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax MX-1 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax MX-1 and Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the MX-1 against the WB150F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and WB150F is 84 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the MX-1 and WB150F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The MX-1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB150F will offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern MX-1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.