Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax MX-1

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax MX-1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very similar but the FP5 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FP5 was announced 3 years earlier than the MX-1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FP5 matches up versus the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 comes with external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 compared to the MX-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and MX-1.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FP5 will deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.