Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
(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
- Released July 2013
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Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FH20 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.
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Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH20 scores vs the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Pentax MX-1
| FH20 | MX-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic FH20
| MX-1 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2013 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax MX-1
| FH20 | MX-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with 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 are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH20 versus the MX-1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and MX-1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH20 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH20 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FH20 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Pentax MX-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Pentax MX-1 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2013-07-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lb) | 391 grams (0.86 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 208 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-Li-106 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $179 | $400 |