Panasonic S1 vs Pentax E90
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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
- Released January 2010
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In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic S1 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1 matches up against the E90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax E90
| S1 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic S1
| E90 | S1 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax E90
| S1 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1 compared to the E90.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and E90.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic S1 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer S1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax Optio E90 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 6cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 117g (0.26 lbs) | 145g (0.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $269 | $100 |