Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax X90
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Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Announced July 2010

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax X90 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax X90, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Pentax. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WG-10 was revealed 3 years after the X90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-10 matches up against the X90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax X90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 and Pentax X90. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Pentax X90
WG-10 | X90 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Pentax WG-10
X90 | WG-10 |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Pentax X90
WG-10 | X90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
See the Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax X90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-10 compared to the X90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and X90 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and X90.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-10 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-10 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Pentax X90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax WG-10 | Pentax X90 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.7fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 1.20 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | D-L106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $350 |