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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix T305
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
  • Released July 2013
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm T300 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the T300 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The T300 was revealed 23 months prior to the MX-1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the T300 matches up against the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Pentax MX-1

 T300 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the FujiFilm T300

 MX-1 T300 
ReleasedJuly 2013July 2011More recent by 23 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Pentax MX-1

 T300 MX-1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the T300 versus the MX-1.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and MX-1.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The T300 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the FujiFilm T300 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older T300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography info
Pentax MX-1 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (290 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography info
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography info
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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great battery pack (290 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (391g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography information
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (290 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging information
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (391g)
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Pentax MX-1
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Pentax MX-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Pentax MX-1
Also Known as FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-07-01
Body design 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 391g (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 208
Other
Battery life 180 photos 290 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $400