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Pentax H90 vs Pentax S1

Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • 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
  • Announced March 2011
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Pentax H90 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Pentax. The resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H90 was launched 13 months earlier than the S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the H90 matches up vs the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Pentax H90

		

		

			
 S1 H90 
AnnouncedMarch 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax H90 and Pentax S1

		

		

			
 H90 S1 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax H90 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax H90 comes with external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 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).
Examine the Pentax H90 and Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the H90 versus the S1.
Pentax H90 vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Pentax H90 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax H90 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and S1.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax S1 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged H90 will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Pentax H90 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax H90 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax H90 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax H90 Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
27
 you can focus manually
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
35
 manual focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
Pentax S1 Street photography highlights
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Pentax H90
Sports photography with Pentax S1
31
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
39
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Pentax H90 Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
57
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
36
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
42
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax H90 Vlogging features
Pentax S1 Vlogging features
28
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic jack
28
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone port
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Pentax S1
 Pentax Optio H90Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio H90 Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-25 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 153 gr (0.34 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $174