Pentax KP vs Pentax W90

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax KP and Pentax W90, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the KP (24MP) and W90 (12MP) and the KP (APS-C) and W90 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The KP was announced 7 years after the W90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the KP grades versus the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax KP and Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax KP Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax KP has exterior measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Pentax KP and Pentax W90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the KP versus the W90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the KP and W90 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the KP and W90.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The KP having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax KP will result in more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern KP provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.