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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Introduced July 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was manufactured 9 months prior to the MX-1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Pentax MX-1

 Fujifilm XF1 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Fujifilm XF1

 MX-1 Fujifilm XF1 
IntroducedJuly 2013September 2012Newer by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax MX-1

 Fujifilm XF1 MX-1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the MX-1.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and MX-1 is 90 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and MX-1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm XF1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
Portrait photography with Pentax MX-1
42
manual focus
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
42
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
Street photography with Pentax MX-1
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others (255 grams)
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography advice
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
great battery (290 per charge)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography highlights
60
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (255 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
great battery (290 shots)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (391 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
Landscape photography with Pentax MX-1
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
missing Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
great battery (290 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
Vlogging with Pentax MX-1
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (255 grams)
33
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (391g)
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax MX-1
 Fujifilm XF1Pentax MX-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm XF1 Pentax MX-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2013-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lb) 391 grams (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 49
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.3
DXO Low light score 199 208
Other
Battery life - 290 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $400