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The Pentax MX-1 enthusiast compact camera features classic styling and construction, with brass top and base plates. It's based around a stabilized 12MP BSI CMOS sensor and a familiar-sounding 28-112mm equivalent F1.8-2.5 lens. In addition the MX-1 features a flip-out 920k dot rear screen. It includes a top-plate exposure compensation dial and rear thumb wheel to control a UI very much like those in the company's DSLRs.
| Body type | Compact |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Effective pixels | 12 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| ISO | Auto (100 -1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
| Focal length (equiv.) | 28–112 mm |
| Optical zoom | 4× |
| Lens mount | None |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.00″ |
| Screen dots | 920,000 |
| Min shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 sec |
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| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 61 x 51 mm (4.80 x 2.40 x 2.01″) |
| GPS | None |
Pentax's first entry into the premium pocket camera category is big on image quality but also a bit big for the pocket, which narrows its niche a little more than its competitors. Still, it's a very capable camera with a good set of features, a handsome finish, and an impressive sensor and lens combination.
Good for: Those looking for a high quality camera with a great sensor and sharp lens, who also like a little style and heft for extra stability.
Not so good for: Enthusiasts looking for more rapid control over exposure and other settings. Anyone looking for a camera that slips easily into a pocket.
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