Pentax K-1 vs Pentax E90
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Revealed February 2016
- New Model is Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Released January 2010
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax E90 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Pentax K-1 and Pentax E90, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and E90 (10MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and E90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe K-1 was introduced 6 years later than the E90 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the K-1 scores against the E90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 & Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax E90
K-1 | E90 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | January 2010 | More recent by 74 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax K-1
E90 | K-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Pentax E90
K-1 | E90 | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 has got outside dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax K-1 and Pentax E90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the K-1 vs the E90.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and E90 is 55 and 94 respectively.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and E90.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 will give extra detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher K-1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Pentax K-1 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-1 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-02-17 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 204800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 33 | 3 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 6cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.4 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1010 grams (2.23 pounds) | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3280 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Retail pricing | $1,499 | $100 |