Nikon S570 vs Pentax W90

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S570 and Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S570 was released 6 months earlier than the W90 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S570 matches up vs the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S570 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Nikon S570 and Pentax W90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S570 versus the W90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and W90.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.