Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS10

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic TS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was introduced 20 months later than the TS10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FX90 scores versus the TS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FX90 and the TS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and TS10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and TS10.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS10 to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger FX90 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.