Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax MX-1

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax MX-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly close but the FZ150 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.

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The FZ150 was announced 14 months before the MX-1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FZ150 scores versus the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 vs the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and MX-1 is 67 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and MX-1.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The FZ150 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The older FZ150 will be behind in sensor innovation.