Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Replacement is Panasonic GX7
(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
- Introduced July 2013
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic GX1 versus Pentax MX-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX1 was released 16 months prior to the MX-1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX1 matches up vs the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Pentax MX-1
GX1 | MX-1 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic GX1
MX-1 | GX1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 16 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax MX-1
GX1 | MX-1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX1 enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic GX1 versus Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GX1 and the MX-1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and MX-1 is 87 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and MX-1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX1 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older GX1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Pentax MX-1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-14 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.60 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 318g (0.70 pounds) | 391g (0.86 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | 703 | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 290 pictures |
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/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $228 | $400 |