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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2013
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Pentax MX-1

 Fujifilm JX370 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Fujifilm JX370

 MX-1 Fujifilm JX370 
AnnouncedJuly 2013August 2011More modern by 23 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax MX-1

 Fujifilm JX370 MX-1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography features
Pentax MX-1 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography factors
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (290 per charge)
low fps (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
61
better than average battery pack (290 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (391g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography details
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (190 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (290 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX370
Vlogging with Pentax MX-1
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (391g)
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax MX-1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Pentax MX-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Pentax MX-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-11 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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display 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 speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 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
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)
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 391 grams (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 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 190 shots 290 shots
Form of battery 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 media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $159 $400