Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90
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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Introduced November 2013
(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
- Launched February 2010

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon P7800 versus Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and W90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

The P7800 was announced 3 years after the W90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P7800 scores vs the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Pentax W90
P7800 | W90 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 46 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon P7800
W90 | P7800 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Pentax W90
P7800 | W90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 has outside measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Nikon P7800 versus Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the P7800 versus the W90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and W90 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and W90.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The P7800 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The fresher P7800 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-11-25 | 2010-02-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 399 gr (0.88 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 200 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL14 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $550 | $120 |