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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F85EXR
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Launched July 2013
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty close but the F80EXR (1/2") and MX-1 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The F80EXR was manufactured 4 years earlier than the MX-1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the F80EXR matches up vs the MX-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Pentax MX-1

 F80EXR MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 MX-1 F80EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2013June 2010Newer by 37 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Pentax MX-1

 F80EXR MX-1 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F80EXR has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the F80EXR and the MX-1.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and MX-1 is 92 and 84 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F80EXR and MX-1.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The F80EXR provides the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The more aged F80EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax MX-1
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW format
42
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (210 grams)
65
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Sports photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (290 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Travel photography camera
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (210 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
better than average battery pack (290 CIPA)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (391g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography features
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography features
38
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
55
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (290 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging factors
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (210g)
33
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others in class (391 grams)
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Pentax MX-1
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPentax MX-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Pentax MX-1
Also Known as FinePix F85EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 grams (0.46 pounds) 391 grams (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 208
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $400