Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax MX-1

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Pentax MX-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was unveiled 23 months before the MX-1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades against the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F600 EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus the MX-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and MX-1 is 91 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and MX-1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.