Pentax K-1 vs Pentax H90

Let's look closer at the Pentax K-1 vs Pentax H90, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and H90 (12MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and H90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 was unveiled 6 years after the H90 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K-1 scores against the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 and Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 features external dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-1 vs Pentax H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the K-1 and the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and H90 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 and H90.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will resolve greater detail having an extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent K-1 provides an edge in sensor tech.