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Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Announced January 2010
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Pentax E90 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E90 was revealed 18 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the E90 grades versus the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 E90 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax E90

 WG-1 GPS E90 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 E90 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E90 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Pentax E90 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E90 against the WG-1 GPS.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E90 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged E90 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E90
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax E90
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax E90
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Pentax Optio E90Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio E90 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-25 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual 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 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $100 $350