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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 12:10:52
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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 12:10:58
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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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