Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax MX-1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax MX-1, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 was revealed 12 months later than the MX-1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ1000 matches up versus the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 enjoys external dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 against the MX-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and MX-1 is 55 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 and MX-1.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.