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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W90

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic S1R versus Pentax W90, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and W90 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and W90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was introduced 9 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1R matches up against the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Pentax W90

 S1R W90 
RevealedFebruary 2019February 2010Fresher by 109 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic S1R

 W90 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Pentax W90

 S1R W90 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R enjoys exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1R versus Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1R versus the W90.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and W90 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and W90.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will result in greater detail using its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer S1R will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
87
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
excellent megapixels (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1R
Street photography with Pentax W90
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (1,020 grams)
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low battery pack (360 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography info
Pentax W90 Travel photography info
60
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
low battery pack (360 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,020g)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography features
Pentax W90 Landscape photography features
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
low battery pack (360 per charge)
37
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,020 grams)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Pentax Optio W90
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2019-02-01 2010-02-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8000 x 6000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320s -
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, MOV, 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020g (2.25 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
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 Overall score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Price at release $3,698 $120