Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Announced July 2013
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the SZ3 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ3 was brought out 5 months before the MX-1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ3 scores against the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax MX-1
SZ3 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic SZ3
MX-1 | SZ3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax MX-1
SZ3 | MX-1 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2013 | Same age | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ3 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 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).
Check out the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ3 versus the MX-1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and MX-1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic SZ3 will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax MX-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) | 391 grams (0.86 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 290 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $150 | $400 |