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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax MX-1

 ZS100 MX-1 
LaunchedJanuary 2016July 2013More modern by 31 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic ZS100

 MX-1 ZS100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax MX-1

 ZS100 MX-1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography advice
64
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
42
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS100
Street photography with Pentax MX-1
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (312 grams)
screen does not articulate
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography features
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography features
67
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect AF
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (290 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography details
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography details
75
lighter than competition (312g)
includes touch focus
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
great battery life (290 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (391 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography highlights
68
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (290 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging factors
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (312g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (391 grams)
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Pentax MX-1
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