Pentax W90 vs Sony WX5

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Pentax W90 vs Sony WX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W90 was unveiled 4 months before the WX5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the W90 grades versus the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Pentax W90 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax W90 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the W90 compared to the WX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W90 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W90 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.