Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax MX-1

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was introduced 18 months earlier than the MX-1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades versus the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions 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 Z1000EXR and Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR against the MX-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and MX-1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.