Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax MX-1

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GF5 versus Pentax MX-1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The GF5 was revealed 15 months earlier than the MX-1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GF5 grades vs the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF5 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF5 versus Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GF5 and the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and MX-1 is 89 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF5 and MX-1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The GF5 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged GF5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.