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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-70 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-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The E90 was introduced 11 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E90 scores versus the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Ricoh WG-70

 E90 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Pentax E90

 WG-70 E90 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2010More modern by 122 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Ricoh WG-70

 E90 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E90 compared to the WG-70.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E90 and WG-70.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to show greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography highlights
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Ricoh WG-70
 Pentax Optio E90Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio E90 Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-25 2020-02-04
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 range 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
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 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $100 $280