Pentax H90 vs Pentax S1

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio H90 & Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax H90 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.

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.

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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

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.