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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(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
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
  • 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Pentax MX-1

 FH27 MX-1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic FH27

 MX-1 FH27 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax MX-1

 FH27 MX-1 
Display dimensions3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography info
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography info
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Pentax MX-1
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography information
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (290 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography highlights
68
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
better than average battery pack (290 per charge)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (391g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography info
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography info
43
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (290 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (391 grams)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Pentax MX-1
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