Comparisons / Comparison of Leica X (Typ 113) and Pentax MX-1

Comparison of Leica X (Typ 113) and Pentax MX-1 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax MX-1 ×
Leica X (Typ 113) ×
General
ModelPentax MX-1Leica X (Typ 113)
BrandPentaxLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberMX-1X (Typ 113)
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20132014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122133
Width (mm)5178
Height (mm)6173
Weight (g)399486
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerBSI CMOS-
Effective megapixels (MP)1216.2
Sensor format1/1.7 inchAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)43.32369.72
Sensor width (mm)7.623.7
Sensor height (mm)5.715.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.94.79
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-Fixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score49-
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.4-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.3-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)208-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1152(2.4 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1632 x 1080(1.8 mp other)
  • 2144 x 1424(3.1 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2160(7.1 mp other)
  • 4274 x 2856(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
  • 4944 x 3278(16.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • 12-bit dng raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • .dng raw
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)45
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)12030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (MPEG－4 AVC/H.264) with stereo soundNot specified
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lenssmc Pentax Lens, 11 elements in 8 groups (4 aspherical elements)Leica Elmarit 23mm f/1.7 ASPH, 10 elements in 8 groups with 2 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0035.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 24.0023.00
Zoom ratio (x)41
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.560.06 - 0.59
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)4030
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 20-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.95
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Auto, Spot, Tracking , AF Select (25 Points), Infinity Landscape, Manual Focus, Pan Focus, AF Point SwitchingContrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder type-Compatible with Leica Visoflex (Typ 020) EVF
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,500
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-12800 with selectable upper limit), 100-12800Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent light (d:daylight color
  • l:warm white)
  • n:daylight white
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • w:cool white
  • 2 manual settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • electronic flash
  • flash
  • halogen
  • manual color temperature setting with fine tuning
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/2000 - 30
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotSmart multi-segment metering, center-weighted metering, selective (spot) metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesNatural Skin Tone, Handheld Night Snap (5M), Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Digital Panorama (2M per frame)Film modes: Standard, dynamic, natural, B&W natural, B&W high contrast
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye
  • slow-speed synchro
  • slow-speed+red-eye
  • trailing curtain sync
  • 1st/2nd curtain sync
  • auto
  • fill-in flash
  • flash exposure correction
  • red-eye correction
  • slow sync
  • studio
Flash range description1.31 - 40’ (wide, auto ISO), 1.31 - 29’ (tele, auto ISO)-
Max flash sync (s)-1/2000
Flash exposure compensation-2 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Hot shoe compatible w/ Leica SF 24D / SF 58
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit dng raw
  • .dng raw
Included memory (MB)75-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional ir
-
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.43-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.91-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)7-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)45
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)107
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.24-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.25-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.18-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.3-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Startup time (s)2.2-
Play -> record time (s)1.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)290350
Battery form factorProprietary D-Li106Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-Li106 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom including silkypix developer studio 3.0 le for pentax ricoh imaging raw development software
  • adobe photoshop lightroom (free download after registration)
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresImage Stabilization: Still: Sensor-Shift SR, Digital SR (ISO 100-12800), Dual (SR & Pixel Track SR)Available in an all black version with black leather and a silver version with brown leatherette.



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