Pentax MX-1 vs Sony S2000

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax MX-1 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The MX-1 was brought out 3 years after the S2000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the MX-1 matches up versus the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax MX-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax MX-1 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax MX-1 and Sony S2000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the MX-1 compared to the S2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and S2000 is 84 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the MX-1 and S2000.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The MX-1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax MX-1 will show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger MX-1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.