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Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W90 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Pentax W90
(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
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
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Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W90 was revealed 5 years before the WG-20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the W90 scores versus the WG-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Ricoh WG-20

 W90 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Pentax W90

 WG-20 W90 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 48 months

Common features in the Pentax W90 and Ricoh WG-20

 W90 WG-20 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax W90 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the W90 against the WG-20.

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W90 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W90 and WG-20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged W90 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W90 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W90 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography highlights
24
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
37
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W90
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W90 and Ricoh WG-20
 Pentax Optio W90Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio W90 Ricoh WG-20
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-24 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $120 $370