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Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-1 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
  • Launched January 2010
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Pentax H90 versus Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H90 was revealed 12 months earlier than the WG-1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the H90 matches up vs the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax WG-1

 H90 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Pentax H90

 WG-1 H90 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Pentax WG-1

 H90 WG-1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax H90 features external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the H90 compared to the WG-1.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and WG-1.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-1 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older H90 will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography info
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography advice
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Pentax WG-1
 Pentax Optio H90Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio H90 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-25 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 grams (0.34 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $350