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Pentax WG-90 review: 112 specs compared

Avg. price:~£310Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:194 gBattery life (CIPA):300 shots

Pentax WG-90 Review: Compare 112 technical specifications, 1 expert reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Pentax WG-90
4.9/10

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

35%

4.6

Technical score

30%

4.6

List score

25%

4.6

Reviews score

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.1, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▼Worse than 96% of cameras
6.1

Value for money

Value for money
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

▼Worse than 91%
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

28%

5.4

Sensor & Image

25%

3.8

Photo Features

18%

5.2

Video & Audio

14%

4.9

Display & Design

8%

4.2

Battery & Power

7%

2.8

Connectivity & Storage

▼Worse than 62%
4.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models

4.6

Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 74%
4.6

List score

List score
4.6/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 147 lists (1%)
▲Better than 76%
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Ranked #454 of 975 models in Cameras (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of camera Pentax WG-90

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

28%

5.4

Sensor & Image

25%

3.8

Photo Features

18%

5.2

Video & Audio

14%

4.9

Display & Design

8%

4.2

Battery & Power

7%

2.8

Connectivity & Storage

4.6
Reviews score
4.6
List score
4.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

6.1
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is smaller than 59.1% of cameras and the same as 39.1% of cameras.
Sensor resolution
16 MP
This camera captures images at 16 MP, which is lower than 61.4% of cameras and equal to 10.8% of cameras.
Sensor pixel size
1.3 µm
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.3 µm, which are smaller than those in 90.9% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.5% of cameras.
Base ISO
125
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 125, which is higher than 73.4% of cameras and equal to 7.9% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 6400 ISO
This camera reaches ISO 6,400, which is higher than 38.6% of cameras and equal to 15.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
N/A
N. of focus points
9
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has a focus-point count of 9, which is lower than 66.3% of cameras and equal to 26.2% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 36.6% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 87.4% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
This camera records at 1920 px, which is higher than the resolution in 28.7% of cameras and the same as in 46.7% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera records in 8 bit, which is higher than the colour depth in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 79.8% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera records with 4:2:0, which is better than the chroma sampling in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 70% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
compact
Weight
194 g
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 194 g, which is lighter than 80.2% of cameras and equal to 0.6% of cameras.
Width
122.5 mm
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera is 122.5 mm wide, which is wider than 55.9% of cameras and equal to 1.2% of cameras.
Height
61.5 mm
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera is 61.5 mm tall, which is shorter than 74.3% of cameras and equal to 0.6% of cameras.
Thickness
29.5 mm
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera is 29.5 mm thick, which is thinner than 76.4% of cameras and equal to 0.4% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera lasts for 300 shots per charge, which is shorter than 57% of cameras and equal to 6.8% of cameras.
Battery capacity
925 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has 925 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 74% of cameras and equal to 2.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 97.8% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.6% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 48.2% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 24.1% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
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Pentax WG-90 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 35.7% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Supports weather sealing
    Pentax WG-90 supports weather sealing, while the average camera does not. 25.4% of cameras support weather sealing.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
  • 14 m deeper rating
    This camera is rated deeper than the average camera (14 m vs 0 m). The average camera is rated to 0 m.
    14 m vs 0 m
  • 195.5 g lighter
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (194 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    194 g vs 389.5 g
  • 9 years newer
    This camera was released more recently than the average camera (2023 vs 2014). The average camera was released in 2014.
    2,023 vs 2,014
  • Built-in timelapse
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 2.4 fps faster mechanical burst
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (8 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    8 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • Supports weather sealing
    Pentax WG-90 supports weather sealing, while the average camera does not. 25.4% of cameras support weather sealing.
  • 14 m deeper rating
    This camera is rated deeper than the average camera (14 m vs 0 m). The average camera is rated to 0 m.
    14 m vs 0 m
  • 195.5 g lighter
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (194 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    194 g vs 389.5 g
  • 12.2 mm shorter body
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (61.5 mm vs 73.7 mm). The average camera is 73.7 mm tall.
    61.5 mm vs 73.7 mm
  • 16.4 mm thinner
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (29.5 mm vs 45.9 mm). The average camera is 45.9 mm thick.
    29.5 mm vs 45.9 mm
  • 1 more customisable buttons
    This camera has more customisable buttons than the average camera (1 vs 0). The average camera has 0 customisable buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 35.7% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • 9 years newer
    This camera was released more recently than the average camera (2023 vs 2014). The average camera was released in 2014.
    2,023 vs 2,014
  • 2.4 fps faster mechanical burst
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (8 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    8 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
  • Built-in timelapse
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 0.07 GB more internal storage
    This camera has more internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera has 0 GB internal storage.
    0.068 GB vs 0 GB
  • 36.1% lower list score
    List score
    4.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 147 lists (1%)
    4.6 vs 7.2
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • 1.74 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • 29.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models

    4.6

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.6 vs 6.5
  • 0.3 in smaller screen
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • No RAW photo capture
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 61% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer focus points
    This camera has a lower focus-point count than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera has a count of 23.
    9 vs 23
  • 36.1% lower list score
    List score
    4.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 147 lists (1%)
    4.6 vs 7.2
  • 29.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models

    4.6

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.6 vs 6.5
  • 13.3% worse value for money
    Pentax WG-90 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (6.07 vs 6.9).
    6.07 vs 6.88
  • 0.3 in smaller screen
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • 1.74 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • Fewer megapixels
    This camera has fewer megapixels than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 25 stops higher base ISO
    This camera has a higher base ISO than the average camera (125 vs 100). The average camera's base ISO is 100.
    125 vs 100
  • No RAW photo capture
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 61% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer focus points
    This camera has a lower focus-point count than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera has a count of 23.
    9 vs 23
  • 26 s shorter exposure
    This camera allows shorter exposures than the average camera (4 s vs 30 s). The average camera allows exposures up to 30 s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • 5 min shorter recording time
    This camera has a shorter recording time than the average camera (25 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    25 min vs 30 min
  • 195 mAh less battery capacity
    This camera has a smaller battery than the average camera (925 mAh vs 1,120 mAh). The average camera has 1,120 mAh battery capacity.
    925 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 30 shots shorter battery life
    This camera lasts shorter per charge than the average camera (300 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    300 shots vs 330 shots

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
digitalcameraworld.com
✓ explicit
18/01/2025
Hands-on review · Point-and-shoot
Verdict
The Pentax WG-90 is a tough, simple point-and-shoot that suits holidays and close-up macro shots, but it cannot shoot RAW or 4K video.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Pentax WG-90

  • Waterproof to 14 m suits swimming and boat trips.
  • Weather sealing keeps out dust and rain.
  • Works down to -10 °C, so cold days are no problem.
  • At 194 g it is light to carry on a long walk.
  • 29.5 mm thickness slips into a jacket pocket.
  • AF tracking keeps a moving subject in focus.

What customers don't like about Pentax WG-90

  • The 2.7 in screen is small for checking detail.
  • The 4 s longest shutter limits long night exposures.
  • There is no USB-C port, so charging needs a different cable.
  • There is no Wi-Fi, so sharing photos takes a cable or a card.
  • There is no touchscreen, so every setting is a button press.

Verdict

A jacket pocket is all the Pentax WG-90 needs. At 194 g and 29.5 mm thick, it goes wherever you go without a bag. It is waterproof to 14 m and works down to -10 °C. The 16 MP sensor and 8 fps shutter handle everyday photos, and AF tracking keeps a moving child or dog in focus. ISO goes up to 6400, which helps in shade and at dusk. The trade-offs are the 2.7 in screen, which is small for checking detail, and the 4 s longest shutter, which limits long night exposures. Video runs at 1920 px in 8-bit with 4:2:0 color, so grading is limited. It suits someone who wants a tough, pocketable camera for holidays and outdoor days, not someone who needs serious night or video work.

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