Pentax WG-2 vs Sony H90

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was announced at a similar time to the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-2 scores versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-2 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-2 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-2 compared to the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images but you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.