SeekerPentax MX-1
The Pentax MX-1 is a beautifully designed camera, but some issues with image quality and performance prevent it from living up to its potential.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- 1/1.7-Inch 12 mega pixel back -illuminated CMOS sensor for exceptional performance
- A 4X optical zoom (28-112mm in 35mm format) at f1.8-2.5 for outstanding depth of field control and beautiful bokeh.
- Large, hi resolution 3 inch 920k pixel LCD screen can be tilted up or down for easy viewing and shooting from difficult angles
- Dual PENTAX body based sensor shift & pixel track shake reduction stabilization system ensures sharp, blur free images and video, even in dim lighting.
- Full 1920 x 1080 HD video with h.264 compression with HDMI out port
PROS
+ Gorgeous design with brass construction.
+ Excellent control layout.
+ Tilting rear display.
+ Fast lens.
+ Raw shooting support.
+ Low noise through ISO 1600.
CONS
- Very soft edges at widest angle.
- Heavy distortion when shooting Raw.
- Unresponsive for a few seconds after taking a photo.
- No hot shoe or EVF option.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on February 22, 2013
The Pentax MX-1 is a beautifully designed camera, but some issues with image quality and performance prevent it from living up to its potential.
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By TrustedReviews on January 07, 2013
The Pentax MX-1 features a newly designed 1/1.7″ 12MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor with a top sensitivity of ISO 12,800, while the Pentax MX-1 sports a 4x optical zoom ranging from 28-112mm and a max. aperture range of f/1.8-2.5. The lens also features a 1cm Macro feature for close subject shooting, while Pentax claims the Intelligent Zoom function found on the Pentax MX-1 increases the zoom coverage up to approximately 7.8x (equivalent to 218mm) without compromising image quality.
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