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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Launched July 2013
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was released 11 months earlier than the MX-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X10 grades vs the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Pentax MX-1

 Fujifilm X10 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Fujifilm X10

 MX-1 Fujifilm X10 
LaunchedJuly 2013July 2012Fresher by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax MX-1

 Fujifilm X10 MX-1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the MX-1.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and MX-1 is 83 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and MX-1.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm X10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000s)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
42
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (350g)
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography information
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (290 shots)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography factors
60
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (350 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
61
better than average battery (290 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (391g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography info
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography info
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (290 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X10
Vlogging with Pentax MX-1
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (350g)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (391 grams)
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Pentax MX-1
 Fujifilm X10Pentax MX-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X10 Pentax MX-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-11 2013-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 391g (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 49
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 11.3
DXO Low light rating 245 208
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 290 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $400