digicambuyer.co.uk Updated:
2011-08-07 12:11:12
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The next in Pentax’s W line of rugged cameras is the W90, its toughest, most intelligent compact to date. The new camera body looks like something a marine diver would carry, thanks to its imitation diving bezel and hex key screws on the front plate, a...
A viable option for those who will make good use of its strongest features. The solid build comes at the cost of some quality but allows almost limitless flexibility Overall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and te...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2011-08-07 12:11:12
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Every digital camera manufacturer worth its salt wants a waterproof model in its range, and true to this spirit Pentax has released its Optio W90. Not only does it allow you to take still and moving pictures underwater to a depth of six metres, it's a...
If you're willing to pay that bit extra (although we've seen online prices as low as £194) for waterproofing and shockproofing as well as improved macro and face recognition technology, then the Optio W90 is an ideal outdoor activity camera...
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The Pentax Optio W90 is waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof. These robust features often appeal to families where a camera may take the odd knock from time to time or with people travelling. Inside the tough exterior is a fairly typical point an...
If you buy a waterproof, robust digital camera your emphasis is likely to be more on fun than looking for a picture that offers truly high end picture quality. Even so I was disappointed with the picture quality offered by the Pentax Optio W90. There...
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Summer is here, sort of. The beaches are soon to be filled to capacity and anyone with any sense is clambering aboard the first plane to somewhere hot and sandy. That's a disaster for most cameras, which don't happily take to beaches, airport baggage h...
In terms of whether you should get this or the Olympus 8010 the choice is fairly clear: the 8010 has a higher Mp count, is more expensive, bigger, and heavier, so the Pentax Optio W90 is a good choice for anyone who wants a reasonably good camera that...
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Looking to take pictures within a volcanic ash cloud, possibly? It's seemingly not enough anymore that a digital camera simply shoots 12.1-megapixel photos and records 1280 x 720-pixel high definition movies to the best of its ability. It has to stret...
Robust enough to allow pictures that would prove impossible for standard cameras, more compact mobile phone-like dimensions than we're used to from a camera of this ilk, plus unique creative features and image quality that's better than expected...
You'll pay extra over a non-protected digicam, and the modest battery life is its Achilles' heel...
One of the more successful attempts at a toughened digicam; though it's pricier than the average point and shoot this looks the part and takes decent images tooKey specs12 megapixels, HDMI, Li-ion battery, SD, SDHC...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-08-07 12:11:21
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The strap Compact cameras are traditionally supplied with a loop-style strap around 10 centimetres long that you can slip around your wrist. Pentax has decided to break the mould and equip the W90 with a 10-centimetre cord complete with carabiner clas...
Pluses, Well made, nice to handle, carabiner clasp supplied, Waterproof (6m), shockproof (1.2 m) coldproof (10 °C), Quick startup, Easy to use...
Minuses, Battery dificult to remove, Screen subject to reflections and has tight viewing angles, Picture quality only just average, especially in telephoto mode, Video noise and coloured fringes...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
2011-11-05 17:02:10
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This 12 megapixel camera with a 28–140mm (film equivalent) lens is Pentax’s indestructible, go-anywhere camera. Construction is rugged with a nice feel to the rubberised overlay. It is waterproof to a depth of six metres and can withstand the shock of...
We gave the W90 the tourist treatment around town and were impressed with the sharpness, exposure and colour as long as we didn’t go past ISO200. There is the usual tendency to over expose under grey skies. Auto white balance is good. The 1280X720 movi...
The exposure compensation control is buried in the menus when it should be controlled from a camera-body dedicated button.
This is a point and shoot camera of above average competence. We like the look of it, sort of cold war techno chic. We would rank this on a par with the Canon Powershot D10 and many customers will no doubt prefer the Pentax’s austere, no nonsense body...
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The Pentax W90 draws power from a D-LI88 lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which is included along with a charger in the product bundle. Images and movies are stored on SD or SDHC flash cards, or in 26.7MB of built-in memory. Connectivity options include...
Rugged, waterproof design, Good ergonomics and aesthetics, Excellent 1cm macro mode, Plenty of scene modes and functionality, Special wide-angle scene mode, In-camera panorama stitching, Macro illumination, Customizable function button, Fast autofocus...
Mediocre HD video quality, No optical zoom during videos, Buttons difficult to handle with gloves, Power button too flush with camera, No optical image stabilization, No manual exposure mode, ISO rises noticeably in Auto Flash shots, Auto white balance...
The Optio W90 is a versatile camera in every sense of the word, pairing a rugged, take-anywhere exterior with a wealth of functionality. A wide-angle lens helps capture more of that mountain vista, while underwater still and video modes boost your phot...
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Quick TakeProsNice wide 5x lens; Extremely durable; Captures nice 12-megapixel photos; HD movie mode (720p max. resolution); Multiple Scene Modes; Good shooting performance; Great price for a Lifeproof cameraConsWeak Flash; Good deal of noise present a...
For 2010, Pentax has updated their "lifeproof" line of rugged compacts with the all new Optio W90. Dubbed their "11th generation waterproof digital camera", this unit builds off of the popularity seen from past models, like the Optio W80. Many of the c...
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As we've seen in the past, rugged point-and-shoots aren't necessarily the greatest pure shooters; generally speaking, compromises are made when it comes to image quality in order to manufacture a camera that can withstand an atypical amount of abuse. With...
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The Pentax Optio W90 is a new all-action, go-everywhere camera. The W90 is shock, freeze, dust and water proof, and features 12 megapixels, 2.7 inch LCD, a 5x zoom lens and HD movie recording. Available for less than £250 / $275, Gavin Stoker gets to...
Pentax's Optio W90 certainly looks the part and, as ever with devices of its indestructible ilk, it would be no surprise if image quality often comes second to beefy dimensions and additional padding. But this is not just a camera of outer muscle; it...
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infosyncworld.com Updated:
2011-08-07 12:11:20
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Find out what broke on the rugged, waterproof Pentax Optio W90 in the full review here.
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wired.com Updated:
2011-08-07 12:11:21
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Point-and-shoot cameras often have it tough. A night out on the town can mean anything from a tumble down a flight of concrete steps to close encounters with vomit for the average handheld digi-snapper. But if you're looking for a capable handheld cam...
Ruggedized without being ugly. Waterproof up to 18 feet and resistant to extremes in cold. 720p HDvideo support, plus face detection plus Microscope mode gives you plenty of robust shooting options. Comes with a carabiner.
Noisy images and video in lowlight situations. No real whizbang features aside from ruggedness.
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While the Pentax Optio W90 has just been announced, I had the opportunity to get some hands-on time with a preproduction model of the new camera at CES 2010 last month. For my first impressions on the 12MP deathproof camera, keep reading.Pentax Optio...
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