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Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Pentax E90
(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
  • Launched January 2010
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Pentax E90 versus Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E90 was announced 12 months prior to the WG-1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E90 matches up against the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax WG-1

 E90 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Pentax E90

 WG-1 E90 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Pentax WG-1

 E90 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax E90 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E90 compared to the WG-1.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E90 and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E90 and WG-1.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older E90 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax E90
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax E90
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Pentax WG-1
 Pentax Optio E90Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio E90 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-25 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-95mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $100 $350