Pentax K-1 vs Pentax E90

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.