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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
Pentax MX-1
(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
  • Launched July 2013
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax MX-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS1 was manufactured 5 years prior to the MX-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZS1 grades vs the MX-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Pentax MX-1

 ZS1 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic ZS1

 MX-1 ZS1 
LaunchedJuly 2013May 2009Newer by 50 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax MX-1

 ZS1 MX-1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS1 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ZS1 and the MX-1.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and MX-1 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and MX-1.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax MX-1 will offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography details
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography details
25
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
42
manual focus
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Street photography information
Pentax MX-1 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
65
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography features
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (290 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography information
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
great battery life (290 CIPA)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (391g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography factors
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
55
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (290 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging information
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
33
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (391g)
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Pentax MX-1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Pentax MX-1
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ6 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229 grams (0.50 lbs) 391 grams (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 208
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $400