Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax W90 and Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The W90 was unveiled 5 years before the WG-30W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the W90 scores against the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W90 & Ricoh WG-30W. The full galleries are available at Pentax W90 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax W90 enjoys exterior 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) while the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Pentax W90 and Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the W90 compared to the WG-30W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W90 and WG-30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W90 and WG-30W.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W90 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.