Pentax S1 vs Pentax W90
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Pentax S1 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2010
Pentax S1 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Pentax S1 versus Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S1 was introduced 13 months after the W90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S1 matches up vs the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax S1 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio S1 and Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax S1 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Pentax W90
S1 | W90 | |||
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Introduced | March 2011 | February 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Pentax S1
W90 | S1 |
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Common features in the Pentax S1 and Pentax W90
S1 | W90 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Pentax S1 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax S1 comes with external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax S1 versus Pentax W90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S1 versus the W90.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Pentax S1 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and W90.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax S1 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Pentax S1 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax S1 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Pentax Optio S1 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax Optio S1 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-03-02 | 2010-02-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $174 | $120 |