Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax H90
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the XS1 grades vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax H90
| XS1 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic XS1
| H90 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax H90
| XS1 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 has external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the XS1 compared to the H90.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and H90 is 97 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and H90.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer XS1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Pentax Optio H90 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 103 grams (0.23 lb) | 153 grams (0.34 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $130 | $150 |