Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched July 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FX90 was launched 22 months earlier than the TS5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FX90 grades versus the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic TS5
FX90 | TS5 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic FX90
TS5 | FX90 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | August 2011 | Newer by 22 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic TS5
FX90 | TS5 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FX90 compared to the TS5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and TS5.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS5 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FX90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-08-26 | 2013-07-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 370 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $227 | $350 |