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ProductCode: pentax_mx1
Award: silver
ImageURL: /files/p/products/pentax_mx1/903755906a824be8b4fa24921e9dea5b.png
Name: Pentax MX-1
ShortSpecs:
    - 12 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 28 – 112 mm (4×)
ReviewScore: 74
URL: /products/pentax/compacts/pentax_mx1
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: 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.
    ProductPhotos:
        - /files/p/products/pentax_mx1/shots/11a1a87ff42c47ab888f2623d792cfe2.png
    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: 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.
        NotSoGoodFor: Enthusiasts looking for more rapid control over exposure and other settings. Anyone looking for a camera that slips easily into a pocket.
        Conclusion: 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.
    ASIN:
        - B00B46A1AS
        - B00B46A1A8
Specs:
    AEBracketing: ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV steps)
    Announced: Jan 7, 2013
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Tilting
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Tracking
        - Single
        - Continuous
        - Face Detection
        - Live View
    AutofocusAssistLamp: "Yes"
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: Lithium-Ion D-Li-106 rechargeable battery & charger
    BatteryLifeCIPA: "290"
    BodyMaterial: Brass and composite
    BodyType: Compact
    BoostedISOMinimum: ""
    BuiltInFlash: Yes (Pop-up)
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ColorFilterArray: Primary color filter
    ColorSpace: sRGB
    ContinuousDrive: 1.0 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (4x)
    Dimensions: 122 x 61 x 51 mm (4.8 x 2.4 x 2.01″)
    DriveModes:
        - One shot
        - Continuous Shooting
        - Burst Shooting (L/H)
        - Self-timer (2 or 10 sec.)
        - Remote Control (immediately or 3 sec.)
        - Auto Bracketing
    EffectivePixels: 12 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes:
        - iAuto
        - Program
        - Aperture priority
        - Shutter priority
        - Manual
        - Scene select  AE
        - Green
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FileFormat:
        - JPEG 2.3
        - RAW
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
    FlashRange: 12.00 m
    FlashXSyncSpeed: ""
    FocalLengthEquiv: 28–112 mm
    FocalLengthMultiplier: ""
    Format: MPEG-4, H.264
    GPS: None
    HDMI: Yes (Mini HDMI type-D)
    HeadphonePort: ""
    ISO: Auto (100 -1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
    ImageRatioWh: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Sensor-shift
    ImageStabilizationNotes: ""
    JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, Normal
    LensMount: ""
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: $499
    MacroFocusRange: 1 cm (0.39″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 4000 x 3000
    MaximumAperture: F1.8–2.5
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/8000 sec
    MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: ""
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MicrophonePort: ""
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 30 sec
    NormalFocusRange: 60 cm (23.62″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "25"
    OpticalZoom: 4×
    OrientationSensor: ""
    OtherResolutions: 3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1728, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1152
    Processor: ""
    RemoteControl: Yes (Optional)
    Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
    ReviewPreview: "74%Silver Award\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Jul 1, 2013"
    SceneModes:
        - Landscape
        - Portrait
        - Night Scene
        - Night Scene Portrait
        - Standard
        - Flower
        - Sport
        - Candlelight
        - Blue Sky
        - Sunset
        - Text
        - Group Photo
        - Pet
        - Portrait x Blue Sky
        - Portrait x Sunset
        - Portrait x Backlight
    ScreenDots: 920,000
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: TFT LCD with AR coating
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 12 sec)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 13 megapixels
    SensorSize: 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm)
    SensorType: CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: Mono
    StorageIncluded: 75.3 MB
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "No"
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: RAW
    VideographyNotes: ""
    ViewfinderCoverage: ""
    ViewfinderMagnification: ""
    ViewfinderResolution: ""
    ViewfinderType: None
    WBBracketing: ""
    WeightIncBatteries: 391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "9"
    Wireless: Eye-Fi Connected
    WirelessNotes: ""