Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax E90

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax E90, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly similar but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and E90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF1 was released 3 months before the E90 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GF1 grades against the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF1 provides outer dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GF1 against the E90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and E90 is 85 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and E90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF1 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GF1 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively.