Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic S1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was revealed 8 months later than the S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FX90 grades against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FX90 versus the S1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and S1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer FX90 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.