Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W90
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W90 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2010
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Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S1 was announced 11 months later than the W90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the S1 grades vs the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax W90
| S1 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | February 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic S1
| W90 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax W90
| S1 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S1 compared to the W90.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and W90 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and W90.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern S1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax Optio W90 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-02-24 |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $269 | $120 |