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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W90

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1 and Pentax W90, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and W90 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and W90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was introduced 9 years after the W90 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S1 matches up versus the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax W90

 S1 W90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019February 2010Newer by 109 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic S1

 W90 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax W90

 S1 W90 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 has got outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S1 versus the W90.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and W90 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and W90.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will give you extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger S1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography features
Pentax W90 Street photography features
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,021g)
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery power (380 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Pentax W90
59
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (380 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,021g)
display is not selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (380 per charge)
37
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
Pentax W90 Vlogging advice
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touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,021g)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Pentax Optio W90
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2019-02-01 2010-02-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Retail pricing $2,498 $120