Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax MX-1

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FH5 was launched 3 years prior to the MX-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH5 scores against the MX-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH5 compared to the MX-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and MX-1.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FH5 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older FH5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.