Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
- Launched June 2014
- Renewed by Panasonic FZ2500
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- 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
- Introduced July 2013
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Pentax MX-1
FZ1000 | MX-1 | |||
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Introduced | June 2014 | July 2013 | More recent by 12 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic FZ1000
MX-1 | FZ1000 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax MX-1
FZ1000 | MX-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Pentax MX-1 |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-06-12 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 831 gr (1.83 pounds) | 391 gr (0.86 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 64 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 517 | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 290 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12PP | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $800 | $400 |