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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic G2
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic G1 versus Pentax MX-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very close but the G1 (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 was manufactured 5 years prior to the MX-1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G1 matches up vs the MX-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Pentax MX-1

 G1 MX-1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic G1

 MX-1 G1 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2009Newer by 54 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Pentax MX-1

 G1 MX-1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G1 provides external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G1 versus the MX-1.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and MX-1 is 82 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and MX-1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The G1 includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more aged G1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography highlights
57
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
42
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G1
Street photography with Pentax MX-1
72
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G1
Sports photography with Pentax MX-1
33
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (290 CIPA)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 Travel photography features
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography features
62
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
61
better than average battery pack (290 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (391g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography advice
57
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
missing Timelapse recording
55
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (290 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G1
Vlogging with Pentax MX-1
18
no video shooting
33
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (391g)
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Pentax MX-1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Pentax MX-1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-19 2013-07-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.50 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360g (0.79 lb) 391g (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 53 49
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 11.3
DXO Low light score 463 208
Other
Battery life 330 photos 290 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $400