Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E90 was released 24 months before the WG-2 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E90 grades against the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E90 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax E90 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax WG-2
E90 | WG-2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Pentax E90
WG-2 | E90 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E90 and Pentax WG-2
E90 | WG-2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax E90 has external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E90 compared to the WG-2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and WG-2 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E90 and WG-2.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged E90 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Pentax Optio E90 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax Optio E90 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-01-25 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) | 192 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $100 | $350 |