Panasonic S1R vs Pentax H90

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic S1R and Pentax H90, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and H90 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and H90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was revealed 9 years after the H90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the S1R matches up versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R comes with outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1R and Pentax H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1R against the H90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and H90 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and H90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1R using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will provide you with more detail because of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern S1R will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.