Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Released February 2015
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Later Model is Ricoh WG-6
Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe H90 was brought out 6 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the H90 scores vs the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio H90 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax H90 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
H90 | WG-5 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Pentax H90
WG-5 GPS | H90 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | January 2010 | More recent by 61 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax H90 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
H90 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax H90 has got outer 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the H90 vs the WG-5 GPS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.
Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and WG-5 GPS.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older H90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Pentax Optio H90 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax Optio H90 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-25 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153g (0.34 pounds) | 236g (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI68 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $150 | $500 |