Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax S1
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2011 |  | March 2011 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
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
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 photography with Panasonic FX90
Street photography with Pentax S1
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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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
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 photography with Panasonic FX90
Travel photography with Pentax S1
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)
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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Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
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
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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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
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
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Pentax 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 |