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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax W90

Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66
Pentax K-5 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-7
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-5 IIs
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
  • Revealed February 2010
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Pentax K-5 vs Pentax W90, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) and the K-5 (APS-C) and W90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-5 was revealed 10 months later than the W90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-5 scores against the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Pentax W90

 K-5 W90 
RevealedDecember 2010February 2010Fresher by 10 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Pentax K-5

 W90 K-5 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 and Pentax W90

 K-5 W90 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 provides exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-5 vs Pentax W90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the K-5 vs the W90.

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and W90 is 60 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 and W90.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-5 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-5 will show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger K-5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 Portrait photography information
Pentax W90 Portrait photography information
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 Street photography factors
Pentax W90 Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
24
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 Landscape photography features
Pentax W90 Landscape photography features
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
37
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-5
Vlogging with Pentax W90
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 and Pentax W90
 Pentax K-5Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-5 Pentax Optio W90
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2010-12-18 2010-02-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime II 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 surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 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 Motion JPEG 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740 gr (1.63 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1162 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI68
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $800 $120