Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax H90

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax H90, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was launched 12 months before the H90 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS1 matches up versus the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS1 has physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TS1 against the H90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and H90 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and H90.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged TS1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.