Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax MX-1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.