Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax MX-1

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ200 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was released 18 months prior to the MX-1 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades against the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ200 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while 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 JZ200 versus Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs the MX-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and MX-1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JZ200 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm JZ200 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.