Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax MX-1

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax MX-1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly close but the FS15 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS15 was announced 5 years before the MX-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FS15 grades vs the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FS15 versus the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and MX-1.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The FS15 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The older FS15 will be behind in sensor innovation.