Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced February 2010
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90 Overview
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax W90
TS1 | W90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic TS1
W90 | TS1 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax W90
TS1 | W90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2010-02-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 189 gr (0.42 lb) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $380 | $120 |