Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax W90, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was brought out 13 months prior to the W90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS1 matches up versus the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS1 versus the W90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and W90.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.