Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax MX-1
55 Imaging
45 Features
43 Overall
44
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
- Introduced July 2007
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Revealed July 2013
Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm IS Pro and Pentax MX-1, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm IS Pro was brought out 7 years before the MX-1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm IS Pro matches up against the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm IS Pro Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Pentax MX-1
Fujifilm IS Pro | MX-1 |
---|
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Fujifilm IS Pro
MX-1 | Fujifilm IS Pro | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | July 2013 | July 2007 | More modern by 72 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Pentax MX-1
Fujifilm IS Pro | MX-1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm IS Pro has outer measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm IS Pro and Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro compared to the MX-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm IS Pro and MX-1 is 55 and 84 respectively.
Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm IS Pro and MX-1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm IS Pro because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax MX-1 will produce greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm IS Pro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro | Pentax MX-1 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro | Pentax MX-1 |
Class | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2007-07-13 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 23 x 15.5mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 356.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4256 x 2848 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 920 grams (2.03 pounds) | 391 grams (0.86 pounds) |
Dimensions | 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 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 | - | 290 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $0 | $400 |