Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax MX-1

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was revealed 4 years prior to the MX-1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores against the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs the MX-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and MX-1 is 90 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and MX-1.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax MX-1 will offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.