The days when the handy pocket snapper was the weapon of choice for grabbing a quick photo or two have all-but gone, thanks largely to the increasingly capable cameras on the ubiquitous smartphone.

Camera design has been moving retro for several years now, and Pentax’s new MX-1 point-and-shoot is just the latest example. This new camera features a brass body with textured grips, a fast f/1.8-f/2 ...

I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but ...

Pentax has announced the new Pentax MX-1, with bright f/1.8 - f/2.5 4x optical zoom lens, 12 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor, tilting 3 inch screen, 1cm macro mode, and retro styling, with the camera ...

Images, and the devices that capture them, are my focus. I've covered cameras at PCMag for the past 14 years, which has given me a front row seat for the changeover from DSLRs to mirrorless cameras, ...

PENTAX just announced the MX-1, a retro designed, advanced digital compact camera with fast F1.8-2.5 lens and 1/1.7 inch, 12.0 effective megapixel backlit CMOS sensor for impressive low-light ...

LAS VEGAS—Pentax may be late in joining the 1/1.7-inch compact market, but the new MX-1 is an impressive freshman effort. The camera features a stunning retro design, highlighted by brass top and ...

We spent some time with Pentax's new large-sensor compact at CES. Images, and the devices that capture them, are my focus. I've covered cameras at PCMag for the past 14 years, which has given me a ...

With some classy brass casing, Pentax' new point-and-shoot is a little more refined than what we often get in smaller cameras. Fanciful materials aside, Pentax has paired a 12-megapixel backlit CMOS ...

This week we got the opportunity to take a peek at a hero device from none other than camera manufacturers Pentax, their MX-1 showing itself to be quite the looker for the 2013 Summer season. This ...

Pentax’s new camera announcements at CES were light this year, but its introduction of the new MX-1 makes up for it. The solidly constructed metallic-and-synthetic-leather camera is made with brass ...

Pentax has added a new compact camera to its lineup with the launch of the Pentax MX-1, although this model comes with a retro design, which you can see in the photo below. The Pentax MX-1 features a ...