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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax E90 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E90 was released 5 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E90 grades against the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 E90 WG-M1 
Display dimension2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Pentax E90

 WG-M1 E90 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2010Newer by 56 months

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Ricoh WG-M1

 E90 WG-M1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax E90 has got outside measurements 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 Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E90 and the WG-M1.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E90 and WG-M1.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged E90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Pentax Optio E90Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio E90 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-25 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-95mm (3.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 6cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 1.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
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 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $100 $2,000