Panasonic S1 vs Pentax H90
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax H90 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic S1 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S1 was unveiled 12 months after the H90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1 scores versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax H90
S1 | H90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic S1
H90 | S1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax H90
S1 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic S1 and Pentax H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S1 compared to the H90.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and H90.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent S1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $269 | $150 |