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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX355
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the FujiFilm JX350 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the JX350 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The JX350 was revealed 3 years earlier than the MX-1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the JX350 scores against the MX-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Pentax MX-1

 JX350 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the FujiFilm JX350

 MX-1 JX350 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Pentax MX-1

 JX350 MX-1 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JX350 versus Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the JX350 against the MX-1.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX350 and MX-1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The JX350 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the FujiFilm JX350 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JX350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography information
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography information
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Street photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (391g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography features
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography features
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (290 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography features
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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better than average battery pack (290 per charge)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (391g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX350
Landscape photography with Pentax MX-1
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really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (290 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX350
Vlogging with Pentax MX-1
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really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (391g)
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Pentax MX-1
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Pentax MX-1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Pentax MX-1
Alternative name FinePix JX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 391g (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 180 images 290 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $400