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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W90

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Pentax W90
(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
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) and the K-01 (APS-C) and W90 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The K-01 was introduced 2 years after the W90 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the K-01 grades versus the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax W90

 K-01 W90 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2010More modern by 28 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Pentax K-01

 W90 K-01 

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Pentax W90

 K-01 W90 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-01 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the K-01 against the W90.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and W90 is 76 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-01 and W90.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-01 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-01 will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern K-01 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 Street photography highlights
Pentax W90 Street photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
heavier than average in class (561g)
54
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 Sports photography information
Pentax W90 Sports photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (540 CIPA)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
has no phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery life (540 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than average in class (561g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 Landscape photography features
Pentax W90 Landscape photography features
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (540 shots)
37
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (561 grams)
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Pentax W90
 Pentax K-01Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-01 Pentax Optio W90
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2012-05-30 2010-02-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 561 gr (1.24 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $899 $120