Leica C vs Pentax E90

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica C vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the C (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively close but the C (1/1.7") and E90 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The C was launched 3 years after the E90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the C scores vs the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C and Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica C enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the C compared to the E90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C and E90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the C and E90.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The C due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica C will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher C provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.