Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax MX-1
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed 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
- Launched July 2013
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.
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Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Pentax MX-1
| Fujifilm Z37 | MX-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Fujifilm Z37
| MX-1 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2013 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax MX-1
| Fujifilm Z37 | MX-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 provides outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the MX-1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and MX-1.
As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z37 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax MX-1 will produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Pentax MX-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Pentax MX-1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 8cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 3s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 391 grams (0.86 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 208 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-45A | 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 | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $130 | $400 |