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Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H90 was unveiled 24 months prior to the WG-2 GPS making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the H90 grades versus the WG-2 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 H90 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Pentax H90

 WG-2 GPS H90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 H90 WG-2 GPS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax H90 provides exterior 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 WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the H90 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged H90 will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax H90
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging features
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
30
really wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic support
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Pentax Optio H90Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio H90 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-25 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153g (0.34 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
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 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $300