Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax MX-1

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Pentax MX-1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was brought out 3 years later than the MX-1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up against the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T2 & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Pentax MX-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the MX-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and MX-1 is 76 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and MX-1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T2 will show greater detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.