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Pentax E90 vs Pentax W60

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax E90 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax W60 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax E90 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Pentax. The image resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The E90 was released 7 months after the W60 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E90 grades vs the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax W60

 E90 W60 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax E90

 W60 E90 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Pentax W60

 E90 W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax E90 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax E90 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax E90 vs Pentax W60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E90 against the W60.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E90 and W60.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent E90 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 Portrait photography information
Pentax W60 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W60 Sports photography highlights
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
23
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography details
Pentax W60 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W60 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Pentax W60
 Pentax Optio E90Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio E90 Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-25 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-95mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $100 $300