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Pentax K20D vs Pentax W90

Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Pentax K20D front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax K20D vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K10D
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
  • Introduced February 2010
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Pentax K20D vs Pentax W90 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax K20D vs Pentax W90, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and W90 (12MP) and the K20D (APS-C) and W90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The K20D was announced 20 months prior to the W90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the K20D matches up against the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Pentax W90

 K20D W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Pentax K20D

 W90 K20D 
IntroducedFebruary 2010June 2008Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Pentax K20D and Pentax W90

 K20D W90 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Pentax K20D vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K20D features external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Pentax K20D vs Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the K20D against the W90.

Pentax K20D vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K20D and W90 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K20D vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K20D vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K20D and W90.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K20D having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K20D will offer greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older K20D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K20D vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Pentax K20D vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K20D vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K20D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K20D Street photography factors
Pentax W90 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K20D Sports photography factors
Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
24
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K20D Travel photography advice
Pentax W90 Travel photography advice
64
environment proof
MP count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly screen
64
weather proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K20D Landscape photography information
Pentax W90 Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen is small (2.7 inch)
37
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K20D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Pentax K20D vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K20D and Pentax W90
 Pentax K20DPentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K20D Pentax Optio W90
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2008-06-25 2010-02-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4672 x 3104 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800g (1.76 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 639 not tested
Other
Battery model D-LI50 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $700 $120