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KP vs WG-90
Quick take: The KP has the highest resolution at 24MP; the WG-90 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | KPPentax · 2017 | WG-90Pentax · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £253 usedBest | £379 |
| Sensor | 24.32MP APS-C CMOS | 16MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MPBest | 16.0MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080/60i, 30p | 1080p/30p |
| Autofocus | SAFOX 11 phase-detect AF, 27 points (25 cross-type) | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis sensor-shift Shake Reduction II, 5 stops | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 7fpsBest | 1fps |
| Battery Life | ~390 shots (CIPA)Best | 260 shots (CIPA, estimated) |
| Weight | 703g (with battery) | 194g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 131.5 × 101 × 76mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Pentaprism, ~100%, 0.95x | None (screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots | Fixed screen, no touch |
| Mount | Pentax KAF2 (K-mount) | Fixed 5x zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, 3.5mm mic / cable switch, Wi-Fi | USB |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
KP
WG-90
Portrait
6.0/10
3.2/10
Street
5.3/10
5.6/10
Travel
5.2/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
5.0/10
2.5/10
Documentary
5.0/10
4.3/10
Sports & Action
5.5/10
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Landscape
5.9/10
3.8/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
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Casual
3.4/10
5.6/10
Food
5.5/10
3.5/10
Macro
5.1/10
3.0/10
Architecture
5.8/10
3.0/10
Astrophotography
4.7/10
2.3/10
Underwater
—
5.5/10
Fun & simple
—
5.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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