Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax MX-1

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was announced 18 months before the MX-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 features outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the MX-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and MX-1.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX500 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm JX500 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.