Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-20

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax H90 versus Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H90 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WG-20 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the H90 scores vs the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio H90 and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax H90 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax H90 offers physical 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the H90 compared to the WG-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and WG-20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and WG-20.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older H90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.