Canon G1 X vs Pentax E90

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon G1 X and Pentax E90, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and E90 (10MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and E90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The G1 X was brought out 2 years after the E90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G1 X grades against the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X offers external measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G1 X vs the E90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and E90 is 75 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X and E90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G1 X will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent G1 X is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.