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Pentax H90 vs Pentax W80

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax H90 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched June 2009
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Pentax H90 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Pentax. The image resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H90 was revealed 8 months later than the W80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the H90 grades against the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax W80

 H90 W80 
LaunchedJanuary 2010June 2009More recent by 8 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax H90

 W80 H90 

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Pentax W80

 H90 W80 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Pentax H90 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax H90 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax H90 vs Pentax W80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the H90 and the W80.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and W80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern H90 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W80 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography features
Pentax W80 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography advice
Pentax W80 Sports photography advice
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography features
Pentax W80 Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography info
Pentax W80 Landscape photography info
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
37
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax H90
Vlogging with Pentax W80
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Pentax W80
 Pentax Optio H90Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio H90 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-25 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153g (0.34 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 1 1
Cost at release $150 $250