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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Pentax Optio M90 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio M90 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio M90Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
BrandPentaxPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberM90S2
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9998
Width (mm)2321
Height (mm)5957
Weight (g)133112
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.114.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.42
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2576 x 1932(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 1944(7.8 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3232 x 3232(10.4 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.61.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)Motion JPEG with mono audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensPentax lens; 7 elements in 6 groups, 3 aspherical elementsLEICA DC VARIO, 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.005.00 - 20.00
Zoom ratio (x)54
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)15
Macro focus range (cm)0 - 2-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.0
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type3-point TTL contrast detection w/ trackingContrast Detect: Face, Multi (23pt), 1pt
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • sunny
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 21/1600 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segmentIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesAuto-Panorama, Sport, Landscape, Night Landscape, Self-Portrait, Night Portrait, Museum, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Beach, PartyPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Baby1(birthday only), Baby2(birthday only)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • soft flash
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 3.0m; Tele: 1.0 - 1.8m @ ISO 400Intelligent ISO: 0.4 - 3.3m (Wide), 1.0 - 1.6m (Tele)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3270
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.61.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200280
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI108Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI108 lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft media impression 2.0 for pentax
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.0 lite edition
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Intelligent Auto (iA includes Intelligent ISO Control, MEGA O.I.S.



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