Pentax WG-8 vs Pentax WG-90
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Pentax WG-8: 2024 ; Pentax WG-90: 2023
- Weight: Pentax WG-8: 242 g ; Pentax WG-90: 194 g
- Sensor resolution: Pentax WG-8: 5158 x 3878 ; Pentax WG-90: 4612 x 3468
- Megapixels: Pentax WG-8: 20.0 ; Pentax WG-90: 16.0
- Max. video mode: Pentax WG-8: 3840x2160 (30p) ; Pentax WG-90: 1920x1080 (30p)
- Battery: Pentax WG-8: DB-110 lithium-ion battery ; Pentax WG-90: D-LI92 lithium-ion battery
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| Specification | Pentax WG-8 | Pentax WG-90 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| Model | WG-8 | WG-90 |
| Year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 118.2 x 65.5 x 33.1 mm | 122.5 x 61.5 x 29.5 mm |
| Weight | 242 g | 194 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) | 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 5158 x 3878 | 4612 x 3468 |
| Crop factor | 5.62 | 5.62 |
| Megapixels | 20.0 | 16.0 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
| ISO | Auto, 125-6400 | Auto, 125-6400 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 4 sec | 4 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | No | No |
| Shutter priority | No | No |
| White balance presets | 9.0 | 6.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 3840x2160 (30p) | 1920x1080 (30p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | DB-110 lithium-ion battery | D-LI92 lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f3.5 - f5.5 | f3.5 - f5.5 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f19.7 - f30.9 | f19.7 - f30.9 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 28 - 140 mm | 28 - 140 mm |
| Optical zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Normal focus range | 50 cm | 50 cm |
| Macro focus range | 1 cm | 1 cm |