Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax MX-1

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very close but the FX90 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

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The FX90 was manufactured 22 months prior to the MX-1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FX90 scores versus the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax MX-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FX90 vs the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and MX-1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The FX90 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged FX90 will be behind in sensor innovation.