Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax MX-1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JX370 was unveiled 23 months before the MX-1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores versus the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX370 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax MX-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 compared to the MX-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and MX-1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX370 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm JX370 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.