Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS20

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was released 5 months before the TS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FX90 scores against the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FX90 compared to the TS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and TS20.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS20 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.