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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax H90

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(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
Pentax H90
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax H90

 S1 H90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic S1

 H90 S1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax H90

 S1 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Pentax H90
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax H90 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average (117 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
Pentax H90 Landscape photography details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
Pentax H90 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Pentax Optio H90
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