Panasonic S2 vs Pentax E90

Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic S2 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2 was announced 24 months later than the E90 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S2 matches up versus the E90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S2 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S2 and the E90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and E90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic S2 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger S2 should have an edge in sensor innovation.