Pentax H90 vs Sony WX5

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax H90 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H90 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the WX5 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the H90 grades against the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Pentax H90 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax H90 features physical 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) and the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Pentax H90 and Sony WX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the H90 and the WX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and WX5.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always take the age of the cameras into account.