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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Pentax E90
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E90 was brought out 6 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E90 scores vs the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 E90 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Pentax E90

 WG-5 GPS E90 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 61 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 E90 WG-5 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax E90 has got exterior dimensions 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 Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E90 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and WG-5 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E90 and WG-5 GPS.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography features
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competition (236 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E90
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (236 grams)
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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Pentax Optio E90Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio E90 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-25 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-95mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 145g (0.32 pounds) 236g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 240 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $100 $500