Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax MX-1
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Launched July 2013
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax MX-1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the FS7 (1/2.5") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FS7 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the MX-1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FS7 scores against the MX-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax MX-1
FS7 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic FS7
MX-1 | FS7 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 54 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax MX-1
FS7 | MX-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 features external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FS7 and the MX-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and MX-1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS7 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax MX-1 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Pentax MX-1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-16 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 139g (0.31 lbs) | 391g (0.86 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $160 | $400 |