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Panasonic S1R vs Sony T90

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Panasonic S1R vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Revealed February 2019
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Released February 2009
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic S1R and Sony T90, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and T90 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and T90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The S1R was introduced 10 years after the T90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1R grades versus the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony T90

 S1R T90 
ReleasedFebruary 2019February 2009Newer by 122 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic S1R

 T90 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony T90

 S1R T90 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R has got exterior dimensions 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 Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1R vs the T90.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and T90 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and T90.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1R using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1R will provide you with more detail using its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher S1R will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
87
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
amazing MP (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
71
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery life (360 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
60
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (148g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
bad battery life (360 per charge)
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging advice
Sony T90 Vlogging advice
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (148 grams)
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony T90
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2019-02-01 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 12MP
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 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
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 reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Cost at release $3,698 $259