• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax W90 advantages over Pentax WG-1

  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.0 fps vs 0.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Pentax WG-1 advantages over Pentax W90

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 260 vs 205 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More pixels
    14.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax W60

Pentax W90
Pentax W60
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Pentax W90 vs Pentax W60

Pentax WG-1
Pentax W60
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax W60

Compared to Pentax W80

Pentax W90
Pentax W80
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Pentax W90 vs Pentax W80

Pentax WG-1
Pentax W80
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax W80

Compared to Pentax I-10

Pentax W90
Pentax I-10
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Pentax W90 vs Pentax I-10

Pentax WG-1
Pentax I-10
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax I-10

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TS10

Pentax W90
Panasonic DMC-TS10
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Wider angle lens
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax W90 vs Panasonic DMC-TS10

Pentax WG-1
Panasonic DMC-TS10
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Pentax WG-1 vs Panasonic DMC-TS10

Compared to Pentax WG-1 GPS

Pentax W90
Pentax WG-1 GPS
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Pentax W90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Pentax WG-1
Pentax WG-1 GPS
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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