Pentax K-50 vs Pentax W90

Following is a extended overview of the Pentax K-50 and Pentax W90, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) and the K-50 (APS-C) and W90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-50 was launched 3 years after the W90 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K-50 scores against the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-50 & Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-50 provides outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-50 and Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the K-50 compared to the W90.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and W90 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-50 and W90.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-50 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-50 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer K-50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.