Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax MX-1

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The FH7 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the MX-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH7 scores against the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH7 vs the MX-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and MX-1.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH7 will result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FH7 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.