Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung WB750

Let's look much closer at the Pentax MX-1 versus Samsung WB750, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is fairly well matched but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and WB750 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The MX-1 was released 23 months after the WB750 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the MX-1 scores vs the WB750 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 and Samsung WB750. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax MX-1 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Pentax MX-1 versus Samsung WB750 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the MX-1 compared to the WB750.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and WB750 is 84 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the MX-1 and WB750.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The MX-1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung WB750 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer MX-1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.