Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax MX-1

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ300 versus Pentax MX-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty close but the FZ300 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The FZ300 was announced 2 years after the MX-1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ300 scores against the MX-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 features exterior dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ300 versus Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FZ300 versus the MX-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and MX-1 is 59 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and MX-1.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FZ300 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The more recent FZ300 will have an edge in sensor tech.