Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax MX-1

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax MX-1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The GH4 was announced 8 months after the MX-1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the GH4 scores against the MX-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH4 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GH4 features outer measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GH4 against the MX-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and MX-1 is 66 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GH4 and MX-1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH4 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GH4 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger GH4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.