Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax MX-1

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP3 versus Pentax MX-1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very well matched but the FP3 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The FP3 was released 4 years before the MX-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FP3 matches up vs the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by 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 are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FP3 against the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and MX-1.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FP3 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.