Both Nikon P7700 and Pentax MX-1 have 1/1.7-inch sized 12.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.
Below you can see the P7700 and MX-1 sensor size comparison.
Nikon P7700 and Pentax MX-1 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
Both Nikon P7700 and Pentax MX-1 sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, P7700 has scored 53, 4 points higher than MX-1.
Model |
Overall |
Color Depth |
Dynamic Range |
Low-light ISO |
Nikon P7700 |
53 |
21.1 bits |
11.7 Evs |
191 ISO |
Pentax MX-1 |
49 |
20.4 bits |
11.3 Evs |
208 ISO |