Pentax W90 vs Pentax Q
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Pentax W90 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Revealed June 2011
- Renewed by Pentax Q10
Pentax W90 vs Pentax Q Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Pentax W90 vs Pentax Q, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Pentax. The image resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe W90 was announced 16 months earlier than the Q which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the W90 matches up vs the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax W90 vs Pentax Q Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W90 & Pentax Q. The whole galleries are available at Pentax W90 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Pentax Q
W90 | Q |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Pentax W90
Q | W90 | |||
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Revealed | June 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 16 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax W90 and Pentax Q
W90 | Q | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Pentax W90 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W90 has exterior 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 Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Pentax W90 vs Pentax Q in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the W90 compared to the Q.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W90 and Q is 94 and 93 respectively.
Pentax W90 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W90 and Q.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older W90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax W90 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Pentax Optio W90 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax Optio W90 | Pentax Q |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-02-24 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI68 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $120 | $695 |