Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax MX-1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.