Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax MX-1

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax MX-1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP50 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the MX-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up vs the MX-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax MX-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the MX-1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and MX-1.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP50 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm XP50 will render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.