Pentax W90 vs Pentax Q

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.