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Pentax MX-1
  • Type

    Compact

  • Effective pixels

    12 MP

  • Size

    1/1.7"

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Key points

Range

12 m

Display size

3 in

Macro focus range (wide angle)

1 cm

Normal focus range (wide angle)

60 cm

Minimum shutter speed

30 s

White balance presets

9

ISO max

12800

Flip-out screen

Yes

Eye-Fi compatible

Yes

Weak points

Optical zoom (Integrated lens)

4 x

Effective pixels

12 MP

Orientation sensor

No

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Expert reviews

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Pentax has announced the arrivals of the MX-1, a camera aimed towards enthusiast photographers.The MX-1 features a newly designed 1/1.7" 12MP...

DPReview

With a rich history in camera design, it seems fair that Pentax would seek to recapture the two-tone camera designs of the last century with its MX-1...

Cameras Reviewed.com

The Pentax MX-1 is an admirable effort from Pentax, boasting a fast f/1.8-2.5 lens and some advanced features, but we're not entirely convinced that...

PCMAG

The Pentax MX-1 ($499.95 direct) is the company's first attempt at a compact digital camera with a larger-than-average image sensor. The 12-megapixel...

DigitalVersus

While some camera-makers are already on their twelfth generation of expert compacts (e.g. Canon's G series, launched in 2000), Pentax has finally got...

TechRadar

In the past few months, the majority of camera manufacturers have introduced a new premium compact camera to their ranges. It's a lucrative area of...

Photography Blog

The brand new MX-1 is the first premium digital compact camera from Pentax, aimed at the more discerning photographer. Featuring a 4x optical zoom...

DPReview

The Pentax MX-1 is a 12MP high-end compact camera with a fast 28-112mm equivalent zoom lens - the first camera of its type that Pentax has created....

Imaging Resource

MX-1 Review Summary: Boasting top-notch build quality and retro-styled design, the Pentax MX-1 enthusiast compact combines timeless styling with...

Ephotozine

A zoom lens covering a \"35mm equivalent? range of around 28-112mm, a fast maximum aperture of f/1.8-2.5, the ability to focus as close as 1cm... what...

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Technical specifications

General
Type Compact
Available Yes
Release date (US) March 2013
Street price (US) 499 $
Released (FR) March 2013
Street price (EUR) 499 €
Colors
Grey
Black
Sensor
Effective pixels 12 MP
Type CMOS
Size 1/1.7"
Area 7.44x5.58 mm
Optics
Integrated lens Yes
Optical zoom 4 x
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 28-112 mm
Maximum aperture F1.8 - F2.5
Interchangeable lens No
Digital zoom 4 x
Minimum shutter speed 30 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 s
Display
Viewfinder No
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 920000 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen Yes
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
12 seconds
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor No
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse No
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Battery Life (CIPA) 290
Size and weight
61 in
51 in
122 in
391 oz
Pentax MX-1
Height 61 in
Width 122 in
Deep 51 in
Weight 391 oz
Image
Max resolution 4000x3000 pixels
Ratio 3:2
4:3
16:9
ISO min 100
ISO max 12800
White balance presets 9
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Sensor
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Normal focus range (wide angle) 60 cm
Macro focus range (wide angle) 1 cm
Number of focus points 25
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
Fill-in
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Slow Sync
Trailing Curtain Sync
Range 12 m
External flash No
Video
Format H.264
MPEG4
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 30 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible Yes
Remote control No
Audio No
NFC No



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