Pentax E90 vs Pentax S1
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Pentax E90 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E90 & Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax E90 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax S1
E90 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Pentax E90
S1 | E90 | |||
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Launched | March 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Pentax E90 and Pentax S1
E90 | S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Pentax E90 vs Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E90 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Pentax Optio E90 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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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 |