Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax E90

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic GH1 versus Pentax E90, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very similar but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and E90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GH1 was revealed 6 months before the E90 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the GH1 grades against the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 & Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH1 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH1 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GH1 versus the E90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH1 and E90 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GH1 and E90.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GH1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.