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Pentax W90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W90 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax W90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 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 W90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Pentax W90 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are created by Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W90 was launched 23 months prior to the WG-2 GPS making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the W90 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 W90 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Pentax W90

 WG-2 GPS W90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W90 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 W90 WG-2 GPS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax W90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax W90 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the W90 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Pentax W90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Pentax W90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax W90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W90 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged W90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax W90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax W90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W90 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax W90 Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography information
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography factors
24
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W90 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography factors
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W90 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography information
37
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W90 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging details
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
30
really wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Pentax W90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W90 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Pentax Optio W90Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio W90 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-24 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $120 $300