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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(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
Pentax MX-1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax MX-1

 FS7 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic FS7

 MX-1 FS7 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2009More recent by 54 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax MX-1

 FS7 MX-1 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
65
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography information
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
great battery (290 per charge)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
great battery (290 CIPA)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (391g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography features
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
great battery (290 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging factors
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
33
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (391g)
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Pentax MX-1
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