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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Pentax H90 versus Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H90 was manufactured 11 years before the WG-70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the H90 grades against the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Ricoh WG-70

 H90 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Pentax H90

 WG-70 H90 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2010More modern by 122 months

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Ricoh WG-70

 H90 WG-70 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax H90 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the H90 against the WG-70.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and WG-70.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged H90 will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography factors
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Ricoh WG-70
 Pentax Optio H90Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio H90 Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-25 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $150 $280