Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax MX-1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was launched 18 months before the MX-1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up versus the MX-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and MX-1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JZ100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm JZ100 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.