Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax MX-1

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ100 versus Pentax MX-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The FZ100 was announced 3 years before the MX-1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ100 grades vs the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ100 and the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and MX-1 is 67 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and MX-1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ100 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ100 will provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FZ100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.