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Pentax H90 vs Pentax W60

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax H90 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Pentax H90 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Pentax. The resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H90 was brought out 7 months after the W60 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the H90 scores vs the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax W60

 H90 W60 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax H90

 W60 H90 

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Pentax W60

 H90 W60 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax H90 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax H90 comes with external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Pentax H90 versus Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the H90 versus the W60.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and W60.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax H90 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer H90 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax H90
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
Pentax W60 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax H90
Sports photography with Pentax W60
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
23
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W60 Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax H90
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
environment proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging information
Pentax W60 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Pentax W60
 Pentax Optio H90Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio H90 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-25 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 153g (0.34 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID D-LI68 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $150 $300