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Pentax E90 vs Pentax S1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax E90 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2010
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Pentax E90 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and S1 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The E90 was brought out 13 months earlier than the S1 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E90 grades vs the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax S1

 E90 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Pentax E90

 S1 E90 
LaunchedMarch 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Pentax S1

 E90 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax E90 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax E90 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E90 compared to the S1.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E90 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E90 and S1.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax S1 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E90 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E90
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography advice
Pentax S1 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography info
Pentax S1 Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 Vlogging details
Pentax S1 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Pentax S1
 Pentax Optio E90Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio E90 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-25 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-95mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $100 $174