Pentax E90 vs Pentax W90
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2010
(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
- Launched February 2010
Pentax E90 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Pentax E90 and Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E90 was unveiled very close to the W90 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E90 matches up against the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax E90 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E90 and Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax E90 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax W90
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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Pentax E90
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Pentax E90 and Pentax W90
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Launched | January 2010 | February 2010 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax E90 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax E90 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Pentax E90 and Pentax W90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E90 compared to the W90.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and W90 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Pentax E90 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E90 and W90.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax W90 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively.
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Pentax Optio E90 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax Optio E90 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-25 | 2010-02-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 range | 6cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $100 | $120 |