Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax MX-1

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 15 months later than the MX-1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X30 & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 has got physical measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the MX-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and MX-1 is 80 and 84 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and MX-1.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.