Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax MX-1

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax MX-1, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ2500 was revealed 3 years later than the MX-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ2500 grades vs the MX-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ2500 comes with physical measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ2500 vs the MX-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and MX-1 is 53 and 84 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and MX-1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ2500 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger FZ2500 will have an advantage in sensor technology.