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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic FX90 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was brought out 6 months after the S1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FX90 matches up vs the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax S1

 FX90 S1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic FX90

 S1 FX90 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax S1

 FX90 S1 
AnnouncedAugust 2011March 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX90 versus Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX90 vs the S1.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and S1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax S1 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX90
Street photography with Pentax S1
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography factors
Pentax S1 Sports photography factors
30
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
Travel photography with Pentax S1
60
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging advice
Pentax S1 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-26 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.90 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $227 $174