Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax E90
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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Released July 2009
- Replacement is Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2010
Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax E90 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Pentax E90
GH1 | E90 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic GH1
E90 | GH1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Pentax E90
GH1 | E90 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Panasonic GH1 versus Pentax E90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-10 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 18.89 x 14.48mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 273.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 6cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 385g (0.85 lb) | 145g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 772 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $949 | $100 |