Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax MX-1

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax MX-1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the FP8 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The FP8 was introduced 4 years prior to the MX-1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FP8 scores vs the MX-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax MX-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FP8 versus the MX-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and MX-1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FP8 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The more aged FP8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.