Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH27_0.jpg)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
(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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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH27 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.
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The FH27 was revealed 3 years before the MX-1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH27 grades vs the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Pentax MX-1
FH27 | MX-1 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic FH27
MX-1 | FH27 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 30 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax MX-1
FH27 | MX-1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 features outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH27 versus Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH27 and the MX-1.
![Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-vs-Pentax-MX-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.
![Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-vs-Pentax-MX-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and MX-1.
All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH27 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH27 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FH27 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-vs-Pentax-MX-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-vs-Pentax-MX-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Pentax MX-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine VI | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 391 grams (0.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 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 score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 290 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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 |
Launch pricing | $229 | $400 |