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 ...

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.

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's new 1/1.7-inch sensor camera features a 28-112mm f/1.8-2.5 lens and a brass body. Images, and the devices that capture them, are my focus. I've covered cameras at PCMag for the past 14 years, ...

If you opt to shoot in JPG mode there's a high-speed burst mode that can capture 10 images at 4.3 frames per second. Shooting JPGs in the standard Continuous Drive mode 1.6 frames per second, but ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

is an editor overseeing The Verge’s product reviews and service journalism programs. Dan has covered the technology world for over a decade at The Verge. Pentax announced the new MX-1 point-and-shoot ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. LAS VEGAS—Pentax may be late in joining the 1/1.7-inch ...