Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax MX-1

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X20 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 2 months earlier than the MX-1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the MX-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and MX-1 is 83 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and MX-1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler.