Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax MX-1

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

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).

Check the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.