Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax MX-1

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FS25 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS25 was launched 5 years earlier than the MX-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FS25 matches up vs the MX-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FS25 against the MX-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and MX-1.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FS25 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The older FS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.