Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax MX-1

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax MX-1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty close but the FS42 (1/2.5") and MX-1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS42 was announced 5 years prior to the MX-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FS42 matches up against the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FS42 vs the MX-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and MX-1.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS42 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax MX-1 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FS42 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.