Upgrade Guide
Pentax WG-90→Pentax WG-8
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the WG-90. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the WG-8
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Resolution20MP vs 16MP (+4MP)
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Battery life340 shots (CIPA) vs 260 shots (CIPA, estimated)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | WG-90 | WG-8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | -0.2 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Documentary | +0.2 | ||
| Landscape | +0.2 | ||
| Casual | -0.2 | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | +0.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.1 | ||
| Underwater | +0.4 | ||
| Fun & simple | -0.3 | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | WG-90 | WG-8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £479 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 16MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 20MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 1fps | 1fps | |
| Battery Life | 260 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 340 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 194g (with battery and card) | 242g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | Fixed screen, no touch | |
| Mount | Fixed 5x zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent) | Fixed zoom lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD (FlashAir compatible) + 27MB internal buffer |
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