Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E90
93 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
11 Overall
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced January 2010
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Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E90, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TS1 was manufactured 12 months prior to the E90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS1 scores versus the E90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax E90
| TS1 | E90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic TS1
| E90 | TS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax E90
| TS1 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS1 offers external measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS1 compared to the E90.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and E90 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and E90.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS1 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax Optio E90 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2010-01-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 6cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 189 grams (0.42 pounds) | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $380 | $100 |