Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax MX-1

Here is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FH100 was launched 4 years prior to the MX-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-FH100 grades versus the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH100 and the MX-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and MX-1 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and MX-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FH100 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax MX-1 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.