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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E90

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was revealed 2 years after the E90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the XS1 grades vs the E90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax E90

 XS1 E90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic XS1

 E90 XS1 

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax E90

 XS1 E90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the XS1 vs the E90.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and E90 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and E90.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic XS1 to result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher XS1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
Pentax E90 Portrait photography information
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic XS1
Sports photography with Pentax E90
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography factors
Pentax E90 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
Pentax E90 Landscape photography information
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging info
Pentax E90 Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax Optio E90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $100