Panasonic S3 vs Pentax E90

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic S3 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S3 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3 was released 12 months later than the E90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S3 scores against the E90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S3 comes with outside 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 E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S3 vs the E90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3 and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3 and E90.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic S3 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S3 will have an edge in sensor tech.