Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Revealed July 2012
(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
- Announced July 2013
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very comparable but the SZ5 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ5 was revealed 11 months prior to the MX-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ5 scores versus the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Pentax MX-1
SZ5 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic SZ5
MX-1 | SZ5 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | July 2012 | More recent by 11 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax MX-1
SZ5 | MX-1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ5 has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ5 and the MX-1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ5 and MX-1.
All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ5 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic SZ5 will produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SZ5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Pentax MX-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 391 grams (0.86 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 images | 290 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $195 | $400 |