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Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 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-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Photography Glossary

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax E90 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E90 was launched 24 months before the WG-2 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E90 matches up against the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 E90 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Pentax E90

 WG-2 GPS E90 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 E90 WG-2 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E90 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Pentax E90 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E90 against the WG-2 GPS.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E90 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E90 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older E90 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E90
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax E90
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax E90
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E90
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
30
decently wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Pentax Optio E90Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio E90 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-25 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
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 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $100 $300