Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax MX-1
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Introduced July 2013

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Pentax MX-1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm Z33WP (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm Z33WP was brought out 5 years before the MX-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores versus the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP and Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Pentax MX-1
Fujifilm Z33WP | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Fujifilm Z33WP
MX-1 | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax MX-1
Fujifilm Z33WP | MX-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP offers outside measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP and the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z33WP and MX-1.
To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax MX-1 will offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Pentax MX-1 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-01 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 110 grams (0.24 lb) | 391 grams (0.86 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45 | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $197 | $400 |