Panasonic S1 vs Pentax H90

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax H90, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and H90 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and H90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was revealed 9 years later than the H90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S1 matches up vs the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 features exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1 and the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and H90 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and H90.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will give greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger S1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.