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Pentax X90 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
69 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Pentax X90 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax X90 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Introduced July 2014
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Pentax X90 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax X90 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was announced 5 years before the XG-1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the X90 grades vs the XG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 X90 XG-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Pentax X90

		

		

			
 XG-1 X90 
IntroducedJuly 2014July 2010More modern by 49 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 X90 XG-1 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax X90 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the X90 and the XG-1.
Pentax X90 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and XG-1 is 69 and 66 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax X90 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and XG-1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax XG-1 to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Pentax X90 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax X90 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax X90 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax X90 Portrait photography information
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography information
29
 you can focus manually
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
40
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Pentax X90
Street photography with Pentax XG-1
45
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 heavier than competitors in class (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Pentax X90 Sports photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography advice
42
 long zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
45
 amazing zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (240 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax XG-1 as a Travel photography camera
51
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 long zoom (676mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (1248mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery power (240 per charge)
 heavier than competitors in class (567g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
35
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7")
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
45
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax X90 Vlogging info
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging info
23
 relatively wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic socket
25
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic support
 heavier than competitors in class (567g)
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Pentax X90 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Pentax XG-1
 Pentax X90Pentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax X90 Pentax XG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-07-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 9.10 m 6.00 m
Flash options - Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 428 gr (0.94 pounds) 567 gr (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-L106 LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $599