Panasonic S1H vs Pentax W90

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic S1H vs Pentax W90, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and W90 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and W90 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was brought out 9 years after the W90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S1H grades vs the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H enjoys physical measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S1H vs the W90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and W90 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and W90.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1H because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will provide you with extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer S1H should have an edge in sensor technology.