Panasonic G1 vs Pentax H90

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G1 vs Pentax H90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G1 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 was unveiled 12 months prior to the H90 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G1 scores vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G1 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G1 and the H90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and H90 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and H90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G1 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged G1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.