Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax X90

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.