Panasonic F5 vs Pentax MX-1

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic F5 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very close but the F5 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

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The F5 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the MX-1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the F5 matches up vs the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic F5 vs Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the F5 versus the MX-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and MX-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic F5 will result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.