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Pentax Optio W90

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Pentax Optio W90 Reviews

CNet

10/2010

Pentax Optio W90

There are a lot of rugged point-and-shoot digital camera options this year, but while most manufacturers are new to the market, Pentax is on its 11th generation with the Optio W90. The 12-megapixel camera is waterproof down to 20 feet, shockproof to 4 feet, and freezeproof to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. It's got a body that can be held securely in and out of water and controls that are easily used with or without gloves. In fact, there's almost nothing worth changing about the design, and its feature set is robust for its class, going a bit beyond a basic point-and-shoot while still remaining simple to use. When it comes to rugged cameras, though, much of the price you pay goes for the protection and not photo quality or shooting performance. If you're considering the W90 as a primary camera, you may want to consider just how much you need the durable construction. Overall, the W90's photo quality and performance are very good for its class, but a nonrugged model with a shockproof/waterproof case might be a better fit. This one is really best suited for adventurers wanting a well-appointed point-and-shoot that they don't have to worry about knocking around or getting wet.

Imaging Resource

06/2010

Pentax Optio W90

A go-anywhere camera that's perfect for the outdoors, the Pentax W90 can be operated not just in rain, but submerged to depths of up to 20 feet for as long as two hours -- complying with the JIS Class 8 waterproofing standard, and besting the previous W80 model by a further four feet. The Pentax W90 is also JIS Class 6 dustproof, and is designed to withstand a drop from four feet onto 5cm-thick plywood. That earns it a MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5 rating. Winter sports enthusiasts will appreciate its ability to function in temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius). The Pentax W90 has a 12.1-megapixel sensor and a 5x optical zoom lens that spans the range from a healthy 28mm wide-angle to a 140mm telephoto. Maximum aperture varies from f/3.5 to f/5.5 across the zoom range, and as part of the shock and waterproofing the lens zoom mechanism is internal, meaning that nothing protrudes from the front of the camera. The internal lens zoom has the added benefit of meaning the camera is ready to slip back in your pocket or camera bag the moment you turn it off. Shots are framed and reviewed on a 2.7-inch LCD with 230,000 dots of resolution, just slightly larger than the W80's display.

DigitalVersus

04/2010

Product Survey: Compact Digital Cameras

Whereas most manufacturers release new waterproof models on a yearly basis, Pentax has decided to update last summer's just six months later. On paper, the differences don't look huge, and the lens and sensor look exactly the same. However, a new 'electronic stabilisation' function has now appeared and the image processor has changed too. Will that be enough to make the Pentax W90 this summer's must-have? First contact with the W90 holds no real surprises. The camera is well made, which I suppose it has to be if it's waterproof to 6 metres! It's made entirely from plastic, but good-quality plastic, and has a rubber casing around the sides for added shock protection. Grip is good, but you'll have to be careful not to put your finger over the lens, as it's positioned more centrally than on most other brands' compacts. The design is plain and simple, making the W90 very easy to use. The wide screen is a surprising feature, but as a result, the icons leave the screen clear for framing shots in photo mode and it also allows full-screen video recording. In passing, it would have been nice to see a separate button for video recording too, but you'll have to make do without on the W90. Anyway, back to the screen.

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