Pentax MX-1 vs Sony RX10

In this article, we are analyzing the Pentax MX-1 and Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and RX10 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The MX-1 was launched 8 months earlier than the RX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the MX-1 matches up vs the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax MX-1 enjoys physical dimensions 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 Sony RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Pentax MX-1 and Sony RX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the MX-1 and the RX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and RX10 is 84 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the MX-1 and RX10.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The MX-1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older MX-1 will be behind in sensor tech.