Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax MX-1

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.