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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax X90

Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
84
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax X90 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic S1R versus Pentax X90, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and X90 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and X90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was manufactured 8 years after the X90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1R scores against the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Pentax X90

 S1R X90 
RevealedFebruary 2019July 2010More modern by 105 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Panasonic S1R

 X90 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Pentax X90

 S1R X90 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R offers physical 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) while the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1R against the X90.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and X90 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and X90.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1R because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1R will show extra detail due to its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer S1R is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography info
Pentax X90 Portrait photography info
86
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1R
Street photography with Pentax X90
71
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (1,020g)
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery life (360 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count excellent (47MP)
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
Pentax X90 Landscape photography information
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
35
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging advice
Pentax X90 Vlogging advice
32
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
23
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Pentax X90
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPentax X90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Pentax X90
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-02-01 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8000 x 6000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020g (2.25 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-L106
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Price at launch $3,698 $350