Pentax MX-1

The Pentax MX-1 is something of a disappointment for anyone hoping to see a really good advanced compact from this troubled veteran company. Its retro appeal and the gimmick of the brass bodywork only really work if the camera itself is likely to become...

This is a small but powerful digital camera from Pentax. Having recently tested myself on a DSLR offering I now downsize but not as far as ‘point and shoot’ as this digital camera has a lot to offer yet it can still fit in most...

With around seven other credible competitors, its not surprising to find that the Pentax MX-1 offers little weve not seen before. Its size and the lack of a viewfinder may dampen enthusiasm for the model, and its disappointing to find little by way of...

First impressions can be lasting, but they can also be turned on their head - and the latter is what the MX-1 has done to us. It mig ht not have all the bells and whistles of some of its competitors - there's no hotshoe, touchscreen or...

BUY the Pentax MX-1 Argos.co.uk £413.99 Amazon Marketplace £219.00 amazon.co.uk £225.28 see all pricing for the Pentax MX-1 CONCLUSION The Pentax MX-1, while classified as a compact digital camera, is a fairly large and heavy compact which doesn't offer...

The Pentax MX-1 has been designed to appeal to photographers who want a capable compact camera with a solid build and traditional styling. Superficially, it looks a bit like the film cameras of the last century, but the MX-1 features an up-to-date...

The MX-1 is a sprightly camera that looks, feels and performs like a more expensive...

Pentax’s premium compact is an excellent example of an enthusiast-focused digital camera -- it’s incredibly well-built, has a good sensor and lens combo, and is very similar in handling to a full-size digital SLR. It can be slow when used to its...