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Canon G1 X III vs Pentax H90 Comparison

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Canon G1 X III vs Pentax H90 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing G1 X III and H90, two Compact cameras from Canon and Pentax. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III is a Large Sensor Compact class camera and Pentax Optio H90 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera.

Canon G1 X III was introduced to market in October 2017 and Pentax H90 was launched in January 2010. As you can see, H90 is 7 years older than G1 X III. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon G1 X III and Pentax H90 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G1 X III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-10-25
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 399g. 115 x 78 x 51 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Compare

Pentax H90 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-01-25
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 153g. 101 x 65 x 28 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon G1 X III and Pentax H90 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III over Pentax Optio H90
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 12 MP 100% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 6.400 300% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 9 40 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3 vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 230k dots 352% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 1.0fps 8 fps faster
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.60 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
9.0m vs 4.0m 5m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
13.84µm2 vs 2.34µm2 491% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Reasons to choose Pentax Optio H90 over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Internal Storage
32.7 vs None Extra built-in storage
Weight
153 g vs 399 g 246 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 72mm 68 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5× vs 3x more flexible focal coverage
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Pentax Optio H90
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Pentax Optio H90
LCD Screen Size
2.70" vs 2.70" Small display
Canon G1 X III vs Pentax H90: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon G1 X III and Pentax H90 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G1 X III has external dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries). Pentax H90 has external dimensions of 101 x 65 x 28 mm (3.98 x 2.56 x 1.1″) and weighs 153 g (0.34 lb / 5.40 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Pentax H90. Pentax H90 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 14mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 23mm thinner than Canon G1 X III.

Canon G1 X III vs Pentax H90 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Pentax H90 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Pentax H90.

Canon G1 X III vs Pentax H90 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Pentax H90 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Pentax H90 is significantly lighter (246g ) than the Canon G1 X III which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

G1 X III
H90
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

G1 X III
H90
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

With its weather sealed body, we believe that G1 X III has a big advantage over H90 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G1 X III's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Pentax H90's 2.7" screen.

Moreover, Canon G1 X III sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Pentax H90 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to G1 X III.


Canon G1 X III vs Pentax H90: Sensor Comparison

Canon G1 X III has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor. On the other hand, Pentax H90 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Prime processor.

Canon G1 X III's sensor provides 12MP more than Pentax H90's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the G1 X III and H90 sensor size comparison.

Canon G1 X III vs Pentax H90 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Pentax H90 Cameras


As seen above, Canon G1 X III has a 11.8x Larger sensor area than Pentax H90. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Canon G1 X III vs Pentax H90 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon G1 X III features a 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 3x zoom lens whereas Pentax H90 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.9 5× zoom lens.

Canon G1 X III has 4mm wider coverage than the Pentax H90. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Pentax H90 has 68mm longer telezoom reach than the Canon G1 X III. However, with a max aperture of f5.60, Canon G1 X III is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G1 X III
H90
Widest - Sony ZV-1F
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

G1 X III
H90
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

G1 X III
H90
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

G1 X III
H90
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
Average
What types of Photography are Canon G1 X III and Pentax H90 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Pentax H90 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon G1 X III for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Pentax H90 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Pentax H90 for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Pentax H90 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Environmental Sealings
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
72 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Pentax H90 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
399g
Body Thickness 51mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Compact Body
153g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Pentax H90 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon G1 X III vs Pentax H90: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon G1 X III and Pentax H90, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon G1 X III and Pentax H90 scores compare:

Canon G1 X III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #154 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Pentax H90
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #320 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #987 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Canon G1 X III is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Pentax H90 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Canon G1 X III.

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Pentax H90 vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Pentax Optio H90
Brand Canon Pentax
Announced 2017-10-25 2010-01-25
Body Type Large sensor compact Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS CCD
Size APS-C 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 332.27mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-72 mm (3x) 28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F2.8-5.6 F3.5-5.9
Macro Focus Range 10cm 10cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fixed type
Size 3.00" 2.70"
Resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 1.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 399g 153g
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm 101 x 65 x 28mm
Battery Life 200 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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