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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax W90

Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
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Pentax K-1 Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Replaced the Pentax K-1
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Pentax K-1 II versus Pentax W90, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and W90 (12MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and W90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 II was introduced 8 years after the W90 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-1 II scores against the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Pentax W90

 K-1 II W90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2010More modern by 98 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Pentax K-1 II

 W90 K-1 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax W90

 K-1 II W90 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 II offers physical measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-1 II versus Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the K-1 II versus the W90.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and W90 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and W90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-1 II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will resolve greater detail using its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger K-1 II should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography advice
Pentax W90 Portrait photography advice
86
manual focus
MP count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good ISO range (819,200)
heavier than others in class (1,010 grams)
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Sports photography highlights
Pentax W90 Sports photography highlights
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames/s)
bad battery life (670 CIPA)
24
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Travel photography features
Pentax W90 Travel photography features
53
weather proof
MP count great (36 megapixels)
bad battery life (670 shots)
heavier than others in class (1,010 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
weather proof
has built in flash
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-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (670 CIPA)
37
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
weather proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Vlogging info
Pentax W90 Vlogging info
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,010 grams)
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 II and Pentax W90
 Pentax K-1 Mark IIPentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-1 Mark II Pentax Optio W90
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2018-02-22 2010-02-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor PRIME IV Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7360 x 4912 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 819200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 33 9
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF4 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.4 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1010g (2.23 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 670 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at release $1,737 $120