Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe H90 was brought out 24 months before the WG-2 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the H90 grades versus the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio H90 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax H90 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax WG-2
H90 | WG-2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Pentax H90
WG-2 | H90 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax H90 and Pentax WG-2
H90 | WG-2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax H90 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the H90 and the WG-2.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and WG-2.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged H90 will be behind in sensor technology.
Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Pentax Optio H90 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax Optio H90 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-01-25 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 153 gr (0.34 pounds) | 192 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 122 x 61 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 | - | 260 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI68 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $150 | $350 |