Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Introduced January 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS200
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Launched July 2013
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax MX-1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the ZS100 (1") and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS100 was manufactured 2 years after the MX-1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS100 scores against the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax MX-1
ZS100 | MX-1 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | July 2013 | More modern by 31 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Crisper screen (+120k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic ZS100
MX-1 | ZS100 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax MX-1
ZS100 | MX-1 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS100 vs the MX-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and MX-1 is 87 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS100 and MX-1.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS100 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern ZS100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Pentax MX-1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.9 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 312 grams (0.69 lbs) | 391 grams (0.86 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | 559 | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 290 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $700 | $400 |