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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(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
Pentax MX-1
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Pentax MX-1

 Fujifilm Z33WP MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 MX-1 Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedJuly 2013July 2009More recent by 48 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax MX-1

 Fujifilm Z33WP MX-1 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Portrait photography with Pentax MX-1
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Street photography with Pentax MX-1
60
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Pentax MX-1
23
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (290 per charge)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography features
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
environment proof
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
61
better than average battery life (290 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (391 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Landscape photography with Pentax MX-1
26
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (290 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging highlights
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
33
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (391 grams)
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax MX-1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPentax MX-1
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